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Documentary on Istanbul’s Largest Greek Cemetery

A documentary on Şİşlİ Greek Orthodox Cemetery, the largest Greek Orthodox cemetery in Istanbul, will be screened for the first time at Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Congress Center on Friday, November 21. The event is organized by the Ecumenical Patriarchate,...

Cremation with a Simple Written Statement

The Greek government gave the green light for the opening of cremation centers, with an amendment to the Environment Ministry bill. The regulations, signed by Interior Minister Argyris Dinopoulos, Development Minister Nikos Dendias, Health Minister Makis Voridis and Environment Minister Yiannis Maniatis,...

Maria Menounos’ Partner Baptized Christian Orthodox

Keven Undergaro, Maria Menounos' partner, was baptized Christian Orthodox. The famous TV host stood by his side and shared those beautiful moments with her fans, via the show “Chasing Maria.” The couple have been together 15 years and Maria Menounos...

Greek Epiphany Celebrations Through the Centuries

By Pamela Lytra Epiphany is an important religious celebration for all Greeks and Orthodox Christians. The day on which Jesus was baptized symbolizes the regeneration of man and that is why Epiphany used to be celebrated, until the mid-4th century,...

Kidnapped Orthodox Bishops ‘Remain Captured’ in Syria

The two kidnapped Orthodox bishops are still being held, according to sources that spoke to Al Jazeera, denying earlier reports that they had been released, and prompting calls by the international Christian community for their freedom. " All we know is...

Patriarch Bartholomew to Attend Pope Francis Inauguration

For the first time since the schism of 1054, Bartholomew I, the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, will attend the inauguration of new Pope Francis, the Vatican radio reported. The spiritual leaders of the world's Orthodox Christians will attend Pope Francis’s inaugural...

SYRIZA Wants State Break With Church

A proposal by a Member of Parliament from the major opposition Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) party for separation from the government with the Greek Orthodox Church – and a tax on those who declare themselves to be...

The Symbolism of Cracking Red Eggs on Easter

  On the first hours of Easter Sunday and right after “Christ has risen,” the Greek Orthodox faithful crack red eggs during dinner. This tradition--while fun, like a game--carries with it deep symbolism of resurrection and new life. Red symbolizes the blood...