Posts Tagged ‘patriarch’

Dendias meets with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to pray for the victims of Tempi and the Turkey-Syria earthquakes

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias went to Fanari in Istanbul on Sunday and was received by the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The two discussed the spiritual and charitable work of the Ecumenical Patriarchate around the world, according to a related post by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Twitter. Ο ΥΠΕΞ @NikosDendias έγινε σήμερα δεκτός από […]

Orthodox Patriarch in Jerusalem Says Palestinian Christians are Targeted by Israeli Groups

December 17, 2022 The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, warned that Christians in the holy land have become the target of repeated and continuous attacks by radical Israeli groups, especially in the holy city of Jerusalem. The Patriarch made the statement at the annual lighting ceremony of the Christmas tree held Friday night at […]

Maronite Patriarch, Al-Rai, reiterates call to ‘internationalise’ Lebanon cause

Lebanon Maronite Patriarch, Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, has reiterated the call for the "internationalisation" of the Lebanese cause and for "heading to the UN and world powers to rescue Lebanon before it's too late". Speaking during his Sunday service, Al- Rai wished the caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati had reconsidered the cabinet session held last Monday, […]

Pope Francis visits Kazakhstan, will not meet with Russia’s patriarch

Pope Francis has arrived in Kazakhstan for a three-day visit that will include an interfaith conference — a trip overshadowed by the fact that he will not be meeting with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, while there. On Wednesday and Thursday, the leader of the Catholic Church will participate in the […]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: A pilgrimage visit to Kavala

The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived in Kavala on Saturday to make an official visit. In his visit to Thassos and Kavala, the Ecumenical Patriarch is flanked by the Archbishop of Athens Hieronymos and the Metropolitan of Kyiv and all Ukraine Epiphanios. The Patriarchal Commissioner was appointed the Metropolitan of Geron Derko, Mr. Apostolos, who escorted […]

The Green Patriarch calls for urgent climate and environmental action

Dubbed the Green Patriarch for his passion and advocacy for the environment, Ecumenical   Bartholomew said humanity is not learning its lessons from climate change and protecting the environment. The Patriarch made the remarks on Tuesday in a message on the “Day of Protecting the Natural Environment” that marks the start of the new ecclesiastical year […]

Israel uses Palestinian blood for electioneering, says Patriarch

The head of the Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem accused Israeli officials on Sunday of using Palestinian blood for electioneering, Al-Watan Voice has reported. "Palestinian blood is not cheap to be used for election campaigns," insisted Archbishop Atallah Hanna. "They cannot accept that their blood is used for this dirty cause which reflects a lack […]

Greek Orthodox Patriarch warns Christian presence in Jerusalem under threat by Zionist extremists

“Our churches are threatened by Israeli radical fringe groups,” wrote Patriarch Theophilos III in a column published in last Saturday’s British daily, The Times. “At the hands of these Zionist extremists,” Jerusalem’s Greek Orthodox Patriarch said, “the Christian community in Jerusalem is suffering greatly.”  Theophilos charged that a rising number of assaults against Christians and […]

Reps. Bilirakis, Malliotakis Laud Religious Freedom During Patriarch’s Visit

US Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) addresses the audience at AHEPA’s Congressional Banquet in honor of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s visit to the United States on October 24, 2021. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, the co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues and the International Religious Freedom Caucus, delivered the keynote address at the Oct. 24 AHEPA Congressional […]

Patriarch Bartholomew to Open Saint Nicholas, the “Parthenon of Orthodoxy”

Patriarch Bartholomew, who is visiting the US, will preside a blessing and cross elevation ceremony at Saint Nicholas on Tuesday, the tiny Greek Orthodox Church that was destroyed at 9/11 and completely rebuilt. Saint Nicholas, the National Shrine at the World Trade Center, is now almost ready. Named after the patron saint of sailors, the […]

Patriarch Bartholomew Honors Scientists Fighting Covid-19

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew honored Albert Bourla, Ugur Sahin and George D. Yancopoulos with the Athenagoras Human Rights Award. Credit: Twitter/Elpidophoros Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew honored three scientists whose extraordinary efforts led to Covid-19 vaccines at an event in New York on Saturday. Bartholomew, who earlier in the week met President Biden at the White House, presented the […]

Greek-American Psaros Creates Ecumenical Patriarch Chair at Georgetown Uni

Michael Psaros speaks to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Tuesday. Credit: D. Panagos/GOARCH Prominent Greek-American Michael Psaros announced on Tuesday the establishment of the “Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Endowed Orthodox Chaplaincy” at Georgetown University. The announcement was made at a dinner at Georgetown University held in honor of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew who is on an official visit […]

“Patriarch” actor Siamak Atlasi dies from COVID-19

“Patriarch” actor Siamak Atlasi dies from COVID-19 – Tehran%20Times TEHRAN – Siamak Atlasi, the actor of the popular 1990s Iranian TV series “The Patriarch”, died from COVID-19 at a Tehran hospital on Sunday. He was at 85. Speaking to the Persian service of ISNA, his daughter Sahar said that he had most likely been infected […]

Patriarch Ilia of Georgia: Time is running out, be ready for the Second Coming

Home » Europe, Religion » Patriarch Ilia of Georgia: Time is running out, be ready for the Second Coming     Life is difficult, but we must always remember that the Lord reigns and be vigilant about preparing for His Second Coming, His Holiness Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia preached on Sunday. “Time is running […]

Greek-Orthodox Patriarch performs ‘washing of the feet’ in Jerusalem

The Greek-Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem on Thursday performed the traditional “washing of the feet” ceremony outside the Holy Sepulchre. The ritual, conducted by Theophilos III before the clergy and this year because of the pandemic, only a small crowd of local pilgrims, symbolises humility. It is performed on the last Thursday before Easter at the […]

Holy Sepulchre Church Opens on Palm Sunday as Latin Patriarch Says ‘We Feel More Hopeful’

Christian worshippers hold palm fronds during a Palm Sunday procession in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City March 28, 2021. Photo: REUTERS/Ammar Awad In scenes very different from last year, Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre was open to the public on Palm Sunday, allowing Christians to attend mass at the […]

Thousands pay homage as Serbia’s Patriarch is laid to rest after dying of COVID-19

Thousands of mourners paid homage on Sunday to the leader of Serbia’s Orthodox Christian Church who died of COVID-19 last week. Ninety-year-old Patriarch Irinej tested positive for the virus soon after presiding over the funeral of his number two, who also fell victim to coronavirus, at a ceremony in which basic safety measures were neglected. […]

Pope Alexander VI: Unscrupulous Borgia Patriarch With a Lust for Power

Alexander VI was a pope who lived during the 15 th century, when Italy was experiencing the Renaissance. He is considered to be one of the most controversial popes in the history of the Roman Catholic Church . Instead of focusing on spiritual matters, Alexander was more concerned with material wealth and earthly power. Moreover, […]

Russia heeds ‘the Inner Voice of Conscience’–Patriarch Kirill

Posted on January 15, 2018  by Richard Edmondson Several days ago I posted a video of an interview with Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church conducted over Russian TV. The interview aired live on January 7–Russian Orthodox Christmas Day. What I posted was only a four and a half minute segment that had been translated into English–this of […]

Orthodox patriarch: ‘Jewish settlers’ threat to Christian presence in Holy Land

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Palestinians demand removal of church patriarch

Hundreds of Palestinians rallied on Saturday in occupied East Jerusalem against the selling of church property to Jewish settlers. Protesters demanded the removal of Patriarch Theophilos III over his involvement in selling church land and called for an end to Greek dominance over their church. They held up signs reading: “We demand the freedom of the Orthodox […]

Putin’s Team is United: Talk of a Purge is Wrong

by Alexander Mercouris for the Duran As the Russian government weathers a period of unpopularity caused by the recession, there is talk that Putin is about to purge his cabinet, but this is almost certainly wrong. An article has recently appeared in The Huffington Post which discusses rumours of an imminent purge of liberals from […]

Turkish Terrorist Attack In Ankara May Be False Flag

A March 2014 tape recording between former Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoglu and the chief of the Turkish intelligence (MIT) has been leaked in which the two officials discuss creating false flag event in Turkey to justify invading Syria.  A false flag event is one in which a covert operation, such as a ‘terrorist’ car bomb […]

Merkel urges ‘kind of no-fly zone’ in Syria

“In the current situation it would be helpful, if there could be such an area, where none of the parties are allowed to launch aerial attacks, that is to say, a kind of no-fly zone,” German Chancellor Angela Merkel Monday told the daily Stuttgarter Zeitung, when asked by the publication about opening up areas to […]

Is ISIS really shaving BEARS? How one media tweet nearly pitted PETA against jihadists

While Islamic State (IS, previously ISIS/ISIL) are known for their grizzly attacks, shaving bears was a totally unexpected type of warfare for Twitter readers. Some appeared to be genuinely confused by the statement, while most others played along, tweeting outraged comments… and pics of shaved bears. What the American TV network meant to tweet was […]

NATO sends warships to Aegean Sea to combat migrant trafficking

READ MORE: Overcome ‘dark side’: Campaign urges residents to embrace refugees launched in Germany Three military vessels from NATO’s Standing Maritime Group 2 have been ordered to “start to move now” and head for the Aegean sea to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance operations, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. Erdogan threatens Europe with […]

NATO sends warships to Aegean Sea to combat migrant trafficking

READ MORE: Overcome ‘dark side’: Campaign urges residents to embrace refugees launched in Germany Three military vessels from NATO’s Standing Maritime Group 2 have been ordered to “start to move now” and head for the Aegean sea to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance operations, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. Erdogan threatens Europe with […]

NATO sends warships to Aegean Sea to combat migrant trafficking

READ MORE: Overcome ‘dark side’: Campaign urges residents to embrace refugees launched in Germany Three military vessels from NATO’s Standing Maritime Group 2 have been ordered to “start to move now” and head for the Aegean sea to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance operations, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. Erdogan threatens Europe with […]

NATO sends warships to Aegean Sea to combat migrant trafficking

READ MORE: Overcome ‘dark side’: Campaign urges residents to embrace refugees launched in Germany Three military vessels from NATO’s Standing Maritime Group 2 have been ordered to “start to move now” and head for the Aegean sea to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance operations, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. Erdogan threatens Europe with […]

NATO sends warships to Aegean Sea to combat migrant trafficking

READ MORE: Overcome ‘dark side’: Campaign urges residents to embrace refugees launched in Germany Three military vessels from NATO’s Standing Maritime Group 2 have been ordered to “start to move now” and head for the Aegean sea to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance operations, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. Erdogan threatens Europe with […]

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