Patriarch of Moscow: Greece’s sovereignty endangered by passage of same-sex couples bill
by Efi Efthimiou Patriarch Kirill of Moscow seems "concerned" and... worried about what is happening in Greece. In a speech ...
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Tag: adoption
New York Times: Greece makes history by legalizing same-sex marriage amidst divisive debate
In a landmark decision, Greece has become the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage, a move that has ...
Greece becomes first Orthodox counrty to legalize same-sex marriage
Greece has become the 37th country globally to recognize marriage equality, following the amendment of Article 1350 of the Civil ...
Mount Athos on same-sex marriage: The bill inadvertently undermines human existence
Mount Athos unequivocally opposes the proposed legislation concerning same-sex marriage and adoption by same-sex couples. This stance was articulated in ...
Holy Synod of Church of Greece: Bill prioritizes rights of homosexual adults over interests of children
In anticipation of the parliamentary debate and vote on the bill regarding the marriage and adoption rights of same-sex couples, ...
Church of Greece: Marriage of same-sex couples constitutes a deviation from Christian marriage
The Church of Greece has released an encyclical addressing the impending legislation on the marriage and adoption of same-sex couples. ...
Greek PM: We are discussing decisions of Greek State, unrelated to theological beliefs
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke to the cabinet of Greece about the bill on same-sex marriage and adoption. In ...
Greek Catholics on Same-Sex Marriage: Proposed Legislation Sparks Transformation in Family Structures and Parental Roles
The government's proposal presents a significant shift in the definition of marriage and family, impacting every facet of Greek society, ...
Mount Athos is against legislation for same-sex marriage
The Holy Community of Mount Athos has urged the Greek government to refrain from enacting legislation regarding same-sex marriage and ...
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