Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem

Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Condemns Israel Over Church Land Seizure in Jerusalem

The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem condemned an Israeli operation in Silwan, East Jerusalem, saying authorities unlawfully seized Church-owned land on June 15, 2026. The Patriarchate said Israeli forces forced its representative to leave the site, confiscated his equipment, uprooted...

Israel’s Jerusalem Freezes Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Accounts

The bank accounts of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem were frozen on Wednesday, August 6, according to The Times of Israel, which cited a Patriarchate statement. “The Jerusalem Municipality has unilaterally decided to freeze the bank account of the...

New Findings on the Origins of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Archaeologists from Sapienza University of Rome have uncovered fascinating details about Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Situated in the Christian Quarter, this iconic site is revered as the location of Jesus’ crucifixion, burial, and resurrection, making it one...

Christian Churches Blast Tax Imposed in Israel a ‘Coordinated Attack’

Leaders of the Christian churches in Israel have accused local authorities of a “coordinated attack” on the Christian presence in the country due to the decision by several municipalities to tax church properties. Israeli officials insist the issue is a...

Greek Journalist Acquitted After Challenging Jerusalem Holy Fire Miracle

Greek journalist Dimitris Alikakos, who had been in a five-year legal battle with the Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem for "fabricating evidence" to prove the Holy Fire in Jesus's tomb does not ignite miraculously but through the use of matches,...

Jacob’s Well: A Holy Greek Orthodox Site in Palestine

Jacob's Well, inside the Church of the same name, is a holy Greek Orthodox site that tradition says dates back two millennia and is mentioned in the Book of Genesis

Greek Orthodox Church Calls Israeli Court Ruling Unfair

The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem released a statement on Wednesday saying Israeli court decisions allowing the seizure of church property by Israeli settler groups are unfair. The property in question is located in the Jaffa Gate area of the...