Constantine
History
Michelangelo Wanted Vatican’s St. Peter’s Basilica on a Greek Cross Plan
When the Vatican appointed the great sculptor and architect Michelangelo to rebuild St. Peter's Basilica, he based it on the Greek Cross plan
Greek News
King Charles Pays Tribute to Former King of Greece Wearing Greek Flag Tie
King Charles paid a tribute to his late cousin former King of Greece Constantine on Wednesday wearing a tie covered in fluttering Greek flags.
Charles missed Tuesday's memorial service for Constantine at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle as his...
Europe
Rome Unveils Giant Replica of Colossus of Constantine the Great
A modern-day reconstruction of the ancient Colossus of Constantine, recreated using 3D modeling technology, was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Capitoline Museums in Rome.
Constantine, also known as Constantine the Great, ruled from 306 to 337 AD and was the...
Greek News
Memorial Service Held for Former King of Greece Constantine
A memorial service was held at the former royal residence of Tatoi, north of Athens, for the former King of Greece Constantine who died one year ago.
His children, grandchildren and his wife Anna Maria attended the service of the...
Archaeology
The Hidden Ruins of Byzantine Constantinople in Today’s Istanbul
The ruins of Byzantine culture in Constantinople remain intact to this day reminding the World of the great Byzantine Empire of centuries ago
Greek church
Greece Marks Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Greece and Christians throughout the world mark the Feast of the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross celebrated each year on September 14th
The Feast commemorates the discovery of the True Cross. Legend holds that the relic was...
Greek church
Greeks Worldwide Celebrate Saints Constantine and Helen
May 21 is a festive day as the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Constantine, the founder of Constantinople, and his mother Helen.
Greek News
Former King of Greece Constantine Laid to Rest Near Athens
Former King of Greece Constantine II was laid to rest at the former royal residence of Tatoi, north of Athens on Monday afternoon.
His sons former Prince Pavlos and Nikolaos carried the casket from the chapel in Tatoi, followed by...
Greek News
Former King of Greece, Constantine, Hospitalized and in Serious Condition
Constantine, the former King of Greece, has been hospitalized for several days in intensive care at a private hospital in Athens and is in serious condition, according to Greek state broadcaster ERT.
Although not intubated, the former monarch, 82, is...
Celebrities
Nia Vardalos, My Big Fat Greek Wedding Cast Honor Michael Constantine
Nia Vardalos brought together the cast members of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" to honor the memory of their late costar Michael Constantine, who died in late August at the age of 94.
On Thursday, Nia Vardalos shared a photo...