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Gerapetritis: Historic agreement safeguards St Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai after 1,500 years of legal uncertainty

Greece’s foreign minister thanks Egypt’s president and foreign minister for securing the deal, describing it as a historic day for Hellenism and a powerful message of Orthodox unity

Breakthrough in Sinai monastery dispute as Archbishop Symeon agrees to sign deal with Egypt

After over a year of negotiations and unanimous backing from major Orthodox Churches, the agreement offers a path to safeguarding the historic monastery's future

Hopes for saving the Greek-Orthodox Orphanage on Prinkipo, Constantinople (video-photos)

The world’s largest wooden monument building seeks a second life – Its legendary history and plans for tourism use – How the Ecumenical Patriarchate managed to regain ownership from the Turkish state

Mitsotakis at the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Sinai, Mr. Symeon – “It is our National duty to care for the monastery”

After the enthronement ceremony, the Prime Minister had the opportunity to venerate the Holy Relics and tour the Treasury and other areas of the Holy Monastery

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