Byzantine-era church mosaic floor uncovered again in Israel after 40 years
The Israel Antiquities Authority has announced that a church floor decorated with flower mosaics that is 1,500 years old and ...
Monday, December 11, 2023
Tag: History
Commemoration of the Massacre of Chios
The Massacre of Chios remains a bloody and glorious event in the history of modern Greece. In March 1821, under ...
14 September: Day of Remembrance of Genocide of Greeks of Asia Minor by Turkish State
One of the saddest anniversaries of modern Greek history is that of the collapse of the Asia Minor front that ...
Smyrna is burning: Remembering the unforgettable homelands of the Greeks
On August 31, 1922, Kemal's army wanted to destroy everything Greek that existed in the capital of Ionia. Smyrna is ...
The Dark Church: A unique Byzantine church that has been carved out of a rock
The church dates back to the 11th century and is one of the main churches in the monastic complex that ...
Last day of the Siege of Constantinople – May 28th 1453
Late in the night of 28 May 1453, Emperor Constantine XI Palaiologos met with his commanders. For six weeks they ...
Two days before the Fall of Constantinople- 27th of May 1453
“On the 27th of May, the middle section of the walls was pounded all day by cannon fire, giving the ...
The first Modern Olympics held in Athens on this day
On April 6, 1896, the modern Olympic Games were reborn, 1,500 years after they were banned by Roman Emperor Theodosius ...
Annunciation of the Theotokos Orthodox Church in Alexandria to reflect the colors of the Greek Flag on March 25
On March 25, 2021, the beautiful church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in Alexandria, completes a glorious history of ...
The Greek Orthodox Cemetery of Şişli in Constantinople
Şişli Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Constantinople is the proof of the prosperous, cosmopolitan, and manorial bourgeoisie of the Hellenism of ...
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Archbishop of America: We are the “Magi” for the children of the St. Basil’s Academy
Archbishop Elpidophoros visited St. Basil Academy on Saturday and spoke about the meaning and the importance of the Academy....
The panegyris of Saint Alypios the Stylite in Antalya
In a special atmosphere of spiritual joy, during the two days of December 8 and 9, 2023, the Holy...
Archdiocese of America announces the formation of the Advisory Committee on Mission Fulfillment for St. Basil Academy
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces the formation of the Advisory Committee on Mission Fulfillment for St. Basil...
Archbishop of America met the Mayor of Ammochostos and Consul General of Cyprus in NY
Today, Friday, December 8, 2023, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America cordially welcomed to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Headquarters the Mayor...
Patriarch of Romania: Centenary of “King Ferdinand I” National Military Museum, opportunity to reflect on honouring our heroes
“The Centenary of the ‘King Ferdinand I’ National Military Museum is an opportunity to reflect on honouring Romanian heroes,”...
The feast of the Great Martyr Catherine at the Patriarchate of Jerusalem (VIDEO)
On Friday, December 8, 2023, the feast of the holy glorious martyr Catherine the All-wise was celebrated by the...
