Greek orthodox

Pope Leo XIV lands in Beirut during first Middle East visit

Pope Leo XIV begins a three-day visit to Lebanon, meeting leaders, touring five cities, and honoring victims of the 2020 Beirut port explosion.

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Pope Leo XIV disembarks the papal plane upon arrival at Rafic Hariri International Airport, during his first apostolic journey, in Beirut, Lebanon, November 30, 2025.
A broken gate at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, June 29, 2025.

Protesters break into Greek Orthodox Church in Nazareth, remove outer gate - report

The "Soldiers of God" broke into the church to protest the Islamic State terror attack at Mar Elias Church in Damascus, the group reportedly claimed.

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Main entrance Church of the Holy Sepulchre

JNF and Greek Orthodox Church to pay betterment levy on Jerusalem lands

Following a decision by the Jerusalem District Planning and Building Appeals Committee, The Jewish National Fund (JNF) and the Greek Orthodox Church must pay betterment levies on Jerusalem land.

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‘EAST SIDE’ scene, episode 1.

‘East Side’: Netflix spotlights Jerusalem's dark real estate underbelly

East Side has settlers, vengeful Palestinians, collaborators at the mercy of the Shin Bet, and Greek Orthodox Church leaders – some greedy, some trying to maintain independence.

|ByPEGGY CIDOR

Christian Holy Light ceremony restricted due to safety concerns

In contrast to previous years, when as many as 10,000 worshippers packed into the church, only 1,800 were allowed inside this year.

APRIL 15, 2023ByREUTERS
Worshippers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City April 15, 2017

Church upset at curbs on Orthodox Easter crowds

Amid recent tensions at the Gaza, Lebanon and Syria borders boiling over, Israel reportedly canceled travel permits for Gazan Christians for the upcoming feast.

APRIL 12, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Palestinian Christians attend a service on Easter Sunday at the Saint Porfirios church in Gaza City April 1, 2018.

American-Jewish investor buys Greek Orthodox Patriarchate land in Jerusalem

About 1,000 housing units and the five-star Inbal Hotel, stand on the land in the neighborhoods of Talbiyeh, Rehavia and Nayot.

JANUARY 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
View of the Knesset (foreground), were the Israeli parliament residese,the tall buildings in the back are called The Wolfson Towers and behind them are the neighborhoods of Rehavia, Shaarei Chesed and the downtown.

Christian youth see 'future of despair' says Greek Orthodox Patriarch

President Herzog and the Patriarch each emphasized the importance of coexistence, mutual respect and dignity as qualities integral to making peace.

DECEMBER 30, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilus III, gives a press conference at the Palestinian run Imperial Hotel inside Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on March 29, 2022.

Jordan eyes tourism bonanza in expansion of Jesus' baptism site

A six-year $300 million project for a 'tourist city' next to the World Heritage site aims to attract five times as many visitors as the current 200,000.

DECEMBER 14, 2022ByREUTERS
Custodian of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, stands by the Jordan River during a baptism ceremony, near Jericho, in the West Bank, January 9, 2022.

Real estate ownership in Israel: What you need to know - explainer

As you embark on your search, real estate professionals are well equipped to guide you. Before you become a proud owner, it is critical to first understand the different types of ownership. 

NOVEMBER 12, 2022ByARIYEL MARESKY, ARIELLA GROSS
Sergei’s Courtyard, a historic 19th-century stone-hewn building once owned by the Russian Orthodox Church.

Greek Orthodox Jerusalem Patriarch warns Biden of 'extremist Jewish' threat

Patriarch Theophilos III warned of "extremist Jewish forces who have targeted the Christian quarter to alter" the history of the site.

JULY 17, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III leads the "Washing of the Feet" ceremony on Easter Holy Week in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City, April 21, 2022.

Jerusalem deputy mayor: Jerusalem patriarch pushing ‘false narrative’

"These tirades are part of a well-orchestrated fundraising campaign to the Christian world."

APRIL 25, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, leads a procession during Orthodox Palm Sunday, marking the start of Holy Week that ends on Easter Sunday in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City April 17, 2022.

Marine Le Pen and her family's ties to Russia's Orthodox and oligarchs

The French Catholic right has always held the image of the eternal Orthodox Russia close to heart.

APRIL 22, 2022ByMARLENE LARUELLE
Marine Le Pen, leader of French far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National) party and candidate for the 2022 French presidential election, gestures as she delivers a speech after partial results in the first round of the 2022 French presidential election are announced, in Paris, France, April

Jerusalem Patriarchate: Christrians defy police, gather for Holy Fire event

"There is no justification” for limiting gatherings this year, the Patriarchate said.

APRIL 15, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Worshippers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old city May 4, 2013.

Russian Orthodox TV channel: Bailiffs seized $12 mln from Google in fines

"Tsargrad will send the 1 billion seized today to support Russia's special military operation."

APRIL 2, 2022ByREUTERS
Konstantin Malofeev, chairman of the board of directors of the Tsargrad media group