March 25th, The Annunciation of the Theotokos

March 25th, The Annunciation of the Theotokos
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March 25th, The Annunciation of the Theotokos

Hopelessly outnumbered, Greece endured nearly four hundred years of brutal oppression, but the spirit of its people knew not a single moment’s weakness. The fires of rebellion that the Turks thought they had snuffed out, but which had smoldered in Hellenic hearts for almost 400 years, were kindled into a conflagration on March 25th 1821.

David Cameron Pleads With UK Christians for Support Despite Gay Marriage Push

Stoyan Zaimov

David Cameron Pleads With UK Christians for Support Despite Gay Marriage Push
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David Cameron Pleads With UK Christians for Support Despite Gay Marriage Push

Stoyan Zaimov

British Prime Minister David Cameron has pleaded for Christians in the country to stick by him despite his attempts to legalize same sex marriage in the U.K., prompting the question how much support can he really enjoy from the Church?

Appeal of the Supreme Church Council of the Russian Orthodox Church

Appeal of the Supreme Church Council of the Russian Orthodox Church
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Appeal of the Supreme Church Council of the Russian Orthodox Church

The Appeal was adopted as a result of the meeting of the Russian Orthodox Church’s Supreme Church Council held at the Church of Christ the Saviour on 3 April 2012.

Prisoner Sends Letter of Thanks to Elder Ephraim

John Sanidopoulos

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Prisoner Sends Letter of Thanks to Elder Ephraim

John Sanidopoulos

A prisoner, Anthony Papadatos, representing the sixth ward of prisoners in the prison of Korydallos, wrote a letter in which they express their gratitude to the Elder Ephraim and thanked God that He brought him near them!

Symbolic Lamb: Around the World, Christians Celebrate Easter With This Dish

Symbolic Lamb: Around the World, Christians Celebrate Easter With This Dish
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Symbolic Lamb: Around the World, Christians Celebrate Easter With This Dish

Christians often celebrate Easter on different Sundays, as is the case again this year, because of differences in how the date is determined by the Eastern and Western churches. Whether it be April 8 (West) or April 15 (East), there's agreement that lamb is one of the most symbolic dishes you can place on the table at Easter.