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Greece
Priest Involved in Acid Attack At Synod Sent to Psychiatric Hospital
The priest at the center of an acid attack against the seven prelates at Petraki Monastery has been sent to a psychiatric hospital.
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Greece Moves Easter Resurrection Service Due to Pandemic
The Holy Synod, the governing body of the Church of Greece, released details regarding the celebration of Holy Week and Greek Easter on Tuesday.
Greece
Greek Church "Must Assume Responsibility" During Feast of Epiphany
The Church must assume responsibility in preventing the spread of Covid-19, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday.
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Greek Church Defies Governmental Closures
The Greek Church, after a decision by the Holy Synod, stood defiant on Monday after a governmental decree ordered them to shut their doors.
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Greek Church Slams "Neurotic" Focus on Holy Communion
The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece said on Monday that members of the media who allege that the coronavirus can be spread via Communion are "neurotic."
In a statement issued after the death over the weekend of Ioannis,...
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Holy Synod Calls For Extraordinary Assembly to Help “Rebuild Church in America”
In an unprecedented statement issued by the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on Friday, it was announced that there would be a teleconference held on October 12 in an effort to "rebuild the Church in America from the...
Greece
Church of Greece: Yoga is Incompatible with Christian Faith
The Standing Holy Synod of the Church of Greece has decided that yoga has no place in the life of Christians because it is a fundamental part of the religion of Hinduism.
The official decision was taken on Tuesday during...
Greece
Greek Churches Open with Health Safety Measures
Churches in Greece opened their doors to the faithful for Divine Liturgy on Sunday, after being closed for two months because of the coronavirus threat.
However, each church's operation will be accompanied by the observance of the required health protection...
Greece
Greece Overrules Church, Orders Suspension of All Services to Battle Coronavirus
The Greek government overruled the powerful Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church and announced late on Monday that services in all places of worship, regardless of religion or dogma, are suspended until March 30.
The political leadership of the country...
Greece
Church of Greece Decides to Curtail Services Amid Growing Coronavirus Fears
The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Christian Church of Greece issued a statement on Monday afternoon, informing the public about its latest decision in regard to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
The Church of Greece decided to curtail all weekday services,...