
Sinai Monastery in Turmoil: Cairo’s Shadow Games and the Battle for Influence
A centuries-old spiritual stronghold entangled in political maneuvering, succession rivalries, and regional power plays
A centuries-old spiritual stronghold entangled in political maneuvering, succession rivalries, and regional power plays
From mountain monasteries to island shrines, August 15 unites the Greek Orthodox world in reverence and tradition
Visitors from Australia, the USA, the UK, and the Netherlands gather in Imathia ahead of one of Orthodoxy’s most significant feasts
Attempted removal of Archbishop Damianos ignites internal rift and raises geopolitical concerns — A test of unity for Orthodoxy and Hellenic diplomacy
“The government’s decision to establish national marine parks makes Greece a pioneer in marine ecosystem protection in the Mediterranean,” Gerapetritis stated, adding that the initiative has received “broad support from environmental organizations, international institutions, and civil society.”
Landmark legislation also strengthens theological education, recognizes Alevi Bektashi minority, and modernizes worship regulations