Greek Orthodox Church Remembers the 20,000 Martyrs of Nicomedia
On December 28, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the death of the Holy 20,000 Martyrs of Nicomedia who were burned to death at the...
Uniquely Greek Christmas Customs
Christmas holiday customs have become globalized in the past few decades, with Santa Claus or the Christmas tree appearing in unusual places, and even...
How Did Saint Nicholas Become Santa Claus?
In Greece they call him Agios Vasilis (Saint Basil) -- but in the rest of the world he is the jolly, plump old man with...
Turkish Occupation Continues to Erase Cyprus’ Heritage
Since the military invasion of Cyprus by the Turkish army during the summer of 1974, countless reports have been published about the atrocities the...
Greeks Are Fourth Most Religious People in Europe
File photo Greece ranks fourth among 34 European countries in having the most religious citizens, according to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. Romanians,...
Priceless Sixth-Century Mosaic of St. Mark Returns to Cyprus
A priceless sixth century mosaic depicting St. Mark which was looted from an Orthodox Christian church in Cyprus after the Turkish invasion in 1974...
Greek Government Insists State Decides on Clergy Payroll
The Prime Minister's office responded to the decisions of the Church of Greece Holy Synod on Friday stating that only the State can decide...
Church of Greece Holy Synod Decides Priests Should Remain on State Payroll
The Church of Greece Hierarchy on Friday decided to continue dialogue with the State on the proposed changes to the church/state relationship, but it took...
Greece has Highest Percentage of Priests in Europe
Greece has the most priests in Europe in proportion to its population, with the recent economic crisis pushing more young Greeks to see the...
Church of Crete Criticizes Proposed Deal on Changes to Church, State Relations
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Education Minister Kostas Garvroglou The Holy Synod of the Church of Crete on Saturday came out against the proposed deal concerning...
Ecumenical Patriarch Asks for Ieronymos-Tsipras Deal Clarification
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Friday called on the Consul General of Greece in Constantinople, Georgia Soultanopoulou, asking for an explanation regarding the verbal agreement...
Greek PM – Archbishop Verbal Deal has Little Substance
The deal reached between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Archbishop of Athens and all of Greece Ieronymos on Tuesday has little substance and...
