The legend of King Solomon’s wealth has long been linked with the elusive land of Ophir and shimmering images of caravans bearing gold, ivory, and exotic goods into Jerusalem.
This is a story about the fourth King of Israel, according...
The striking transition from worship of the ancient Greek goddess Athena to devotion to the Virgin Mary among Greeks is a fascinating chapter in the history of religion.
At first glance, the ancient patron of Athens and Mary, the Mother...
Archaeologists have uncovered burned wooden beams dating back to the destruction of the First Temple in an excavation in Jerusalem.
The discovery was made at the Givati Parking Lot dig in the City of David, within the national park that...
Rome—just the name conjures images of strength, might, and architectural marvels.
But among its most iconic structures, the Colosseum, a true monument of ancient engineering, hides a story that goes far deeper than gladiator fights, Christian martyrs, and imperial spectacles....
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...
Among the most intriguing theories surrounding the Star of David symbol involves the ancient Minoans of Crete.
Today, the Star of David remains one of the most recognizable symbols of Judaism. Most people associate the hexagram directly with Jewish identity...
It is known that the death of Jesus Christ occurred somewhere between AD 30 and AD 33. But what was the exact cause of His death?
The Gospel of John mentions that Jesus was already dead when a Roman soldier...
The Holy Fire was successfully lit at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Orthodox Holy Saturday, maintaining the centuries-old Orthodox Easter tradition.
The sacred flame will soon be bound to travel to Greece, Cyprus, and many other...
Jesus Christ was crucified approximately two thousand years ago, in the spring of 33 CE. There is a lot of focus on his burial and tomb in the Bible. The tomb, as has been thought for over a thousand...
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Israel, is one of the most important spiritual sites for Christians, so it may come as some surprise that the keys to the church are actually entrusted to the care of...
