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“September events”: Sombre anniversary for Greeks of Constantinople
The "September events" refer to the pogrom organised by the Turkish mob against the large and prosperous Greek community of...
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Gérard Depardieu was baptised an Orthodox Christian
Famous French actor Gérard Depardieu was baptised an Orthodox Christian, as reported by the Russian news agency Ria Novosti. According to...
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Hellenic Parliament’s library offers free PressReader service
The PressReader is a new service of the Hellenic Parliament library which offers free access to over 6,000 newspapers, Greek...
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“Man of God”: The second cycle of shooting of the film about the life of Saint Nektarios begins
In the first ten days of September, international movie stars Mickey Rourke and Alexander Petrov arrive in Greece to participate...
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“Hagia Sophia” of Bursa was demolished
The St. Georgios Greek Orthodox Church, which was restored and transformed into a cultural centre by the Nilüfer Municipality in...
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Priest forbade use of face mask inside a church in northern Greece
Protests and reactions of residents and visitors were provoked by the priest's announcement on the non-use of face mask inside...
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Greek Archaeologists on the Chora Church: Full speed return to the Middle Ages
In a stern announcement, entitled "Full speed return to the Middle Ages," the Association of Greek Archaeologists condemns the recent...
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Use of face masks in churches and prohibition of processions in Greece are extended for 14 days
Measures regarding the obligatory use of face mask in places of worship as well as the prohibition of processions will...
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Only headscarf-wearing women are allowed to enter Hagia Sophia
The entrance to Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, which has been converted into a mosque, is only allowed for women who...
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Greek Welfare Centre began its activities in Port Pirie, Australia
The Greek Welfare Centre of South Australia – St Philothei (GWC) began its activities at Port Pirie and Mid North...
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Patriarch of Romania to spend 75th birthday in working session on 2026 Youth Gathering
The Romanian Patriarchate has reiterated that the official (institutional) celebration of Patriarch Daniel is the anniversary of his enthronement...
Memory of Saint Mary Magdalene
The Church today celebrates the memory of Saint Mary Magdalene, the Holy Myrrh-bearer and Equal-to-the-Apostles, as well as the...
Patriarch of Jerusalem met with Ecumenical Patriarch
On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew warmly welcomed, with heartfelt affection and brotherly love, Patriarch Theophilos...
The feast of the Holy Great Martyr Procopius was celebrated at the Patriarchate of Jerusalem
On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem celebrated the feast of the Holy Great Martyr Procopius at...
Patriarchate of Georgia: Joint working group to be established for the protection of churches and monasteries
On 21 July this year, Catholicos-Patriarch Shio III of Georgia received Tinatin Rukhadze, the Minister of Culture, at the...
The Feast of the Holy Prophet Elijah was celebrated in Gianaclis, Alexandria
With the blessing of Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa, an Archieratic Concelebration of the...
