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Greece Denounces Electronic Music Party in Historic Orthodox Church in Izmir
On Saturday, a video emerged online of a historic Orthodox church in Izmir being used as a nightclub. The decision to host an electronic music dance party in a religious building has been deemed disrespectful by some Christians and...
Europe
Lost Cell of Ukrainian Saint Paisius Discovered on Greece’s Mount Athos
Remains of cells once lived in by the Ukrainian Orthodox saint, Paisius Velichkovsky (also spelled, Paisii Velichkovsky), have been discovered on Greece's monastic community of Mount Athos.
The recently rediscovered cell consists of a small stone monastic hut. According to...
Culture
French Star Gérard Depardieu Baptized as Orthodox Christian
The beloved French star of a string of award-winning films such as "Cyrano de Bergerac," "The Last Metro," and "Police," actor Gerard Depardieu converted to Orthodox Christianity in Paris on Friday.
The 71-year-old actor, who has appeared in over 200...
events
After Hours, Private Masses Are Held by Clergy at Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem
After tourists leave the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem at nightfall, a little-known but centuries-old tradition unfolds at one of Christianity’s holiest sites.
Clerics from the three largest denominations represented in the church—Greek Orthodox, Armenian and Roman Catholic—gather each...