Jesus Christ
Ancient Greece
Second Synagogue Found in Biblical City of Magdala
On December 12, 2021, archaeologists taking part in the ongoing excavations in the Biblical city of Magdala, which is believed to be the birthplace of the disciple Mary Magdalene, uncovered a second synagogue in the ancient town.
Magdala, a large...
Archaeology
Stunning “Good Shepherd” Ring with Carved Gemstone Found off Israel
A stunning "Good Shepherd" ring that depicts a young Jesus holding a sheep -- an iconic image of Christ-- was just found when archaeologists explored two shipwrecks that sank off the ancient port of Cesarea, Israel.
The announcement of the...
Greek church
Christian Churches in Jerusalem Warn of Attacks by Radical Groups
Each year, Christians from all over the world travel to the Holy Land to experience Christmas in the place where Jesus walked -- but now, religious leaders are warning that there could be attacks this year in Christian churches...
Greek News
“The Chosen” Christmas Special Topping Box Office Has Greek Roots
A movie with two Greek cinematographers netted an extraordinary amount at the box office over the weekend, with The Chosen's Christmas special grabbing what some reports are calling an "extraordinary" $9 million in the run-up to Christmas.
"Christmas With the...
Greece
Good Friday: a Day of Fasting, Mourning and Solemn Processions
For Greek Orthodox believers, Good Friday is a day of fasting and absolute mourning.
The Greek Orthodox Church reminds us about Jesus’ journey to the Cross and death, about his burial and the triumph of evil over good, until the...
Culture
Greece Celebrates Epiphany Under Covid Restrictions
Many Greeks participate in the Epiphany traditions that are observed in the country, making it one of the most special holidays in Greece.
Europe
Jesus on a Donkey? Use a Scooter, Says Animal Rights Organization PETA
The well-known animal rights’ organization PETA has recently demanded that a Bavarian town in Germany stop using donkeys during a religious and folkloric pageant held every year.
The town of Oberammergau in the southern German state of Bavaria organizes an extremely...
Archaeology
Controversial Documentary Claims Jesus Christ Was Greek
''Bible Conspiracies'', a new documentary series distributed by Worldwide Multimedia, suggests that Jesus Christ was not actually a Jewish man but a Greek philosopher called Apollonius of Tyana.
This controversial claim has sparked reactions all over the world, as it posits that...
Europe
Italian Police Creates Picture of Child Jesus
Italian police investigators created a picture depicting the face of the world’s most famous religious figure as a child with the use of modern-day computer forensics.
The launch pad element for this ambitious project was the Turin Shroud, the the 4-meter sheet made of herring-bone linen...
Greece
Holy Saturday – The Last Holy Week Day
Holy Saturday is the last day of Holy Week and Lent. On Saturday, the chief priests and Pharisees asked Pontius Pilate to secure Jesus Christ’s tomb for three days because they had suspicions that his disciples would try to...