The second fundraising was announced because nearly all the funds raised by the Church earlier – more than 59 million rubles – had been spent by the end of February on food, clothes, transportation, health services, rental and other targeted support for refugees.
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The Greek Orthodox Church has always been an advocate for equality and continues to fight against racism, prejudice, discrimination and xenophobia with fervent love for God and all people.
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Orthodox blogger Gabe Martini informed readers of the recent fatal car accident that took the life of a priest of the Greek Orthodox Church. His post also gives links to sites with information on how to help his large bereaved family:
Women do their own cooking and cleaning and take care of themselves; they are aided with food, medicines and transit fare – all provided by donors. An individual rehabilitation plan is worked out for each woman with the participation of a psychologist and a social worker; adherence to the plan is kept under control.
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According to the Altindagoglus, the icon was given them in 2006 by a Greek monk from Libya. As soon as they received this icon they felt its great holiness and an unexplainable atmosphere of peace has reigned in their home since then.