Pope Francis and the Imam of Cairo call on Christians and Muslims to pray together for the end of the pandemic
Pope Francis in Rome and Grand Imam Ahmed el-Tayeb in Cairo today, with the help of other religious figures of ...
Monday, June 16, 2025
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Greek infectious disease specialist: The Holy Communion protects health, does not transmit the coronavirus
Eleni Giamarellou, an infectious disease specialist, speaking on SKAI television, expressed her belief that coronavirus cannot be transmitted by the ...
Greek tourism welcomes EU announcement on restart of key industry
Greek tourism leaders welcomed the European Commission's announcements and recommendations on restarting tourism in Europe on Wednesday, and said they ...
Hellenic Initiative Australia supports Emfasis COVID-19 response assisting homeless
The Hellenic Initiative Australia has committed $10,000 to Emfasis Foundation to support extra relief being implemented assisting the homeless in ...
Believers manifest outside the Synodal mansion in Athens, demanding the opening of churches
A small group of believers gathered outside the synodal mansion this morning to protest against the closure of the churches. ...
Church services attendance and morning prayers are legal in kindergartens and primary schools in Greece
The Plenary Session of the Council of State in Greece ruled that church services attendance and the morning prayer of the ...
Professor of Clinical Virology: Coronavirus is transmitted through droplets, this does not change scientifically for Holy Communion either
"The way of transmission of the virus is specific and this does not change scientifically for the Holy Communion either," ...
Patriarchate of Romania: Normalization of social life also means to attend church services
The Romanian Patriarchate’s Spokesperson Vasile Banescu said that the return to a normal social life also implies to allow people ...
Byzantine Wall in Constantinople collapses
A part of the Greek-built Byzantine wall on Sulukule Street in the Topkapı neighbourhood of Constantinople has fallen, as greekcitytimes.com ...
Heartwarming moments in the churches that opened in Greece
The scenes witnessed early in the morning in the country's churches were touching. Faithful, keeping distances and wearing masks and ...
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Archbishop of Athens celebrates Name Day with Divine Liturgy (PHOTOS)
On Sunday, June 15, 2025, a solemn Divine Liturgy was celebrated in honor of Saint Ieronymos the Pentaglossos, coinciding...
Archbishop of America at Thyranoixia (Door-Opening) of St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church new building
The feeling of joy and excitement was palpable at St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church in Valparasio, IN as the...
Archbishop of America honors fathers on Father’s Day
On Sunday, June 15, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America shared a heartfelt message on social media in celebration of Father’s...
Greek PM: Developments in the Middle East causing great concern
"Another crisis has erupted in our region. Yet another crisis in an already burdened and volatile geopolitical landscape. The...
Ecumenical Patriarch honors Graduates of Four Greek Orthodox Schools in Constantinople
A festive graduation ceremony for the students of four prominent Greek Orthodox schools—the Zappeion, the Patriarchal Great School of...
Metropolitan of Chicago on Minnesota tragedy: We are called to unite rather than divide
Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago shared a heartfelt message on social media addressing the tragic loss of Minnesota State Representative...
