Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the “Annunciation” by Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should become the mother of Jesus Christ
Orthodox Christianity
More than 500 attacks - 97.7% of them are against the Orthodox Churches!
As Christianity became the dominant religion in medieval & Renaissance Europe the split caused some significant ripples in society, politics & the flow of history itself
The Elder used the pen name “Helladios” during the early years of his stay at his hermitage in Rättvik, Sweden, as part of his systematic effort to avoid publicity
The history of Meteora’s monastic community roots back to the 11th century
No matter where you are in Greece, chances are there is a religious celebration near you today...
"Your participation at the aforementioned events will serve as an honor and pleasure for us all"
"Christ's death is synonymous with His Resurrection and our Resurrection together with Him"
Architectural jewels of the city and eternal symbols of the orthodox faith
Nicosia has been illegally divided in two by Turkey, which occupies part of the city