Bishop Anthimos
Greece
Greek Bishop Condemns Gay Pride Parade
The bishop of Thessaloniki, Anthimos, condemned Gay Pride celebrations of the LGBT community, stating that it is “a perversion of human existence.”
“Do not give dogs what is holy,” he quoted from the gospel of Matthew, in regards to the...
Greece
Bishop Anthimos Opposed to Gay Pride Event
Bishop Anthimos of Thessaloniki is blaming Yiannis Boutaris for his attitude on the Gay Pride Festival.
Vehemently opposed to the scheduled homosexual festival on June 14 and 15, which will take place in Thessaloniki, the Bishop urged Thessalonians to keep...
entertainment
Bishop Anthimos Lashes Turkish Soap Fans
Greek orthodox Bishop Anthimos has unleashed thunderous criticism on Greek fans of Turkish TV soap operas, according to local reports.
"Nobody must watch Muhtesem Yilzil (a Turkish soap opera called 'The Magnificent Century')," he said. "Watching Turkish soaps is...
Greece
Turkish TV Series' Success in Greece to Spread
Delighted with high ratings for Turkish TV series’ on Greek television, Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism said the shows would be aired in a number of countries free of charge in a bid to spread the country’s influence...
Culture
Greeks Tune in Turkish TV, Despite Critics
Greeks have been enthralled by Turkish TV series, The Magnificent Century in recent months. The series is comprised of historical recreations of 16th-century Sultan Suleiman’s life and slick soap opera-like tales of intrigue and family drama, prompting alarmed nationalists...
Greece
Abbot Efraim Jailed Over Land Swap Scandal
Greek authorities on Wednesday jailed the abbot of a 1,000-year-old Greek Orthodox monastery accused of playing a key role in an alleged land swap scandal with the state.
Abbot Efraim, 55, was led to the Korydallos prison outside Athens Wednesday...