Greek govt spokesman: Hagia Sophia is a world heritage site, it is positive that many countries reacted
During the briefing of the journalists, the Government Spokesman, Stelios Petsas, reiterated that the issue of Hagia Sophia was not ...
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Greek govt spokesman: This issue to drive a wedge between Christians and Turkey if latter chooses wrongly
During the briefing of the journalists, the Government Spokesman, Stelios Petsas, said that the issue of Hagia Sophia was not ...
Greek govt spokesman on Hagia Sophia: A fiesta in a museum of world cultural heritage bothers us
"The fiesta that Ankara is preparing in Hagia Sophia is disturbing and is a matter of disapproval because, among other ...
Metropolitan of Nafpaktos: What is the Church for the government, a hairdresser or a supermarket?
"I look forward to a return not only to normalcy but also to ecclesiasticalism," said Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos, speaking ...
Churches in Greece to open for individual worship at first stage of relaxation of restrictive measures
"Following on from the initial stage of relaxation of restrictive measures, the churches will be open to the public for ...
Greek gov’t: We are examining the proposal for behind closed doors liturgies, we are concerned about the fanatics
The Government Spokesman, Stelios Petsas, expressed the government's concern about the incidents that took place in the previous days outside ...
Greek government: Holy Synod’s decision for closed doors services is responsible and reasonable
We are entering the most crucial phase in the battle against the coronavirus, said government spokesperson Stelios Petsas at a ...
Greek government spokesman: We will not celebrate Easter in the Churches this year
"This year we will not celebrate Easter in the villages and churches, nor will we savor the traditional lamb on ...
Greek government spokesman: It is possible to celebrate Easter away from the Churches
Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas spoke on SKAI television this morning. "It is possible to celebrate Easter away from churches," ...
Government Spokesperson: We expect self-regulation by the Church of Greece
In a brief and pithy statement, the Greek Government Spokesperson, Stelios Petsas, expressed the government's position on the extraordinary enlarged ...
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