Tag: Orthodox Church

Byzantine-era Mosaic With Greek Biblical Inscription Unearthed in Israel

A Byzantine-era mosaic floor bearing a Greek biblical inscription has been uncovered north of Kiryat Gat, Israel. The excavation, led

January 23, 2025

Greece Gifts Byzantine Icon to Notre Dame Cathedral for Reopening Ceremony

Greece presented a replica of the Byzantine icon Panagia Melissous (Virgin of the Bees) to France during the reopening ceremony

December 21, 2024

Portrait of Last Byzantine Emperor Constantine XI Palaiologos Discovered in Greek Monastery

A unique portrait of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor, has been uncovered during conservation work at the Old

December 18, 2024

Messosporitissa Festivity Recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Messosporitissa Festivity, also known as the All-Holy Mother of God of the Mid-Sowing Season, was inscribed in UNESCO’s Representative

December 15, 2024

Four Orthodox Christian Hierarchs in USA Target Elpidophoros ‘Controversial Remarks’ on Abortion Rights

Four Orthodox Christian hierarchs in the United States issued a rebuke to comments made at the March for Life Rally

March 26, 2022

Orthodox Public Affairs Committee “Strongly Condemns” Russian Invasion of Ukraine

The Orthodox Public Affairs Committee (OPAC), a non-profit organization which advocates for Orthodox Christians worldwide, issued a statement condemning Russia’s

February 24, 2022

Baby Dies After Baptism in Romanian Orthodox Church

The Romanian Orthodox Church is under fire after a baby died from a baptism ceremony in which infants are immersed

February 10, 2021

Ohio Orthodox Priest Suspended from Priestly Duties After Attending January 6 Trump Rally

A priest from the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) has been suspended from all priestly functions after it was revealed

January 17, 2021

Serbian Orthodox Patriarch Dies After Contracting COVID-19

The head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Irinej, has died after testing positive for the coronavirus, the church announced

November 20, 2020

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