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Jerusalem: the Cost of Christian Unity (Part II)

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity concludes at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, near Jaffa Gate – the seat of the Melkite community in Jerusalem and one of the most discreet yet ...
Greek Reporter

Digenes Akritas, the Legendary Warrior of the Byzantine Empire

Digenes Akritas is an epic poem from the Byzantine Empire. It follows the exploits of the titular hero in the Byzantine borderlands.
Greek Reporter

The Greek Orthodox Monk Who Died Without Ever Seeing a Woman

The monastery of Saint Dionysios is one of several monasteries at Mount Athos. Credit: Fingalo, CC BY-SA 2.0 de/Wikipedia Commons A Greek Orthodox monk on Mount Athos, the center of Orthodox ...
Greek City Times

Hobart Greek Orthodox Community Celebrates Epiphany with Joint Blessing of the Waters

The Greek Orthodox parishes in Hobart marked the Feast of Epiphany (Theophany) on Sunday, January 11, 2026, with a joint service and traditional Blessing of the Waters at Sandown Park, Sandy Bay. The ...
Tampa Bay Times

Tarpon teen retrieves cross in 120th Epiphany celebration

Colbi Edmonds is the Clearwater reporter. Reach her at [email protected]. Nicolas Villamil is a regional reporter. Contact him at [email protected]. Anyone can view a sampling of recent ...