Greek Orthodox Church
Church in balancing act over marriage bill
Amid the controversy generated by the upcoming bill on same-sex marriage, the Greek Church is trying to strike a delicate balance between competing groups from within, and its congregations, while at the same time trying not to burn bridges with the government and political power in general.
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Same-sex parenthood should become law
It appears that the center-right government of Greece is about to propose legislation in favor of same-sex marriage and parenthood. Kudos to the government; it did not have to make this proposal but by doing so demonstrates that Greece is part of the modern family of states where human rights are important.
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Bill on same-sex marriage to be tabled ‘in time’ says government spokesman
A bill to legalize same-sex marriage will be presented in Parliament "in time," government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had announced last July that he plans to legalize them during his second term in government, without specifying when.
Bartholomew, Ieronymos exchange wishes for new year
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the head of the Greek Orthodox Church, Archbishop Ieronymos, exchanged wished for the new year, state-run news agency AMNA reported on Tuesday.
Ieronymos called Bartholomew on New Year's Eve with both leaders expressing hope that the much-desired peace would prevail in the war-torn and conflict-ridden world in 2024.
US ambassador Tsunis visits head of Greek orthodox church
US Ambassador to Athens, George Tsunis, celebrated his birthday on Tuesday with a visit to the head of the Greek Orthodox Church, Archbishop II Ieronymos of Athens, accompanied by his mother, Eleni Tsunis. The Archbishop warmly greeted Tsunis and extended heartfelt birthday wishes.
UN organizes donation campaign for cultural heritage in quake-zone
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has launched a global donation campaign for the restoration of cultural assets damaged in the Feb. 6 earthquakes.
With a total of 352 out of 8,444 historic buildings in 11 provinces in the earthquake zone damaged or destroyed, the UNDP campaign focuses on buildings such as Hatay Archaeology Museum, Gaziantep Castle and Sarımiye Mosque.
Archbishop Ieronymos labels homosexuality as a ‘deviation’
The leader of the Greek Orthodox Church, Archbishop Ieronymos, has described homosexuality as a "deviation."
During a visit to Argolida in southern Greece on Wednesday, Ieronymos said, "The Church has its beliefs… Those who are in the Church and believe have a way of life. Whatever is outside this thing is a diversion from life," he said.
Istanbul century-old church set to reopen in 2024
The meticulous restoration initiative of the 130-year-old Panayia Evangelistria Greek Orthodox Church, nestled in Istanbul's Beyoğlu district, continues its transformative journey, promising a resurgence in its original splendor for worship by next year.
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Thessaloniki protest against new IDs draws 5,000
About 5,000 people gathered in Thessaloniki Sunday to protest against a new type of identity card to be introduced later this month, police said.
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Mitsotakis says government plans to legalize same-sex marriage
Greek Premier Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he plans to legalize same-sex marriage during his second term in government.
"Same-sex marriage will happen at some point and it's part of our strategy," Mitsotakis was quoted as telling Bloomberg Television in an interview last Tuesday in Athens. "Greek society is much more ready and mature."