Orthodox Catholic Church

In Anticipation of Christmas Eve

On the eve of Christmas is one of the brightest celebrations - Christmas Eve. Orthodox churches are hosted by the Holy Mass. According to the biblical tradition of Christmas Eve, the birth struggles of Virgin Mary, which began at Ignazhden, was completed. In the different parts of the country the people call the day Little Christmas, Cadenese Dinner.

Macedonia's Lonely Church Seeks Bulgarian 'Parent'

Macedonia's unrecogised Orthodox Church has startled the Orthodox world - and possibly started a new conflict with the Church in Serbia, by asking the Bulgarian Orthodox Church to assume a form of parental authority over it.

The Bulgarian Church told BIRN on Monday that it will probably discuss the unusual request from the Macedonian Orthodox Church at a meeting set for November 27.

Orthodox Losing Race With Other Christians - Pew Center

The number of Orthodox Christians in the world has almost doubled since 1910 - but their share of the world Christian population has almost halved over the same period, according to a major report by the Pew Research Center, "Orthodox Christianity in the 21st century".

In 1910, there were about 125 million Orthodox Christians in the world, while today there are 260 million.

Archbishop reiterates objections to gender identity law

Greek Archbishop Ieronymos on Tuesday reiterated that the Church is firm in its objection to a bill that was passed last week in Parliament which will allow people to determine their gender identity.

The Church's position, he said, is "consistent, substantial and wonton change."

The Church, he said, stands firm on matters of family and life in general.

From promising actress to nun in Kenya: Natalia Lionakis ordained Fevronia (photos-video)

Natalia Lionakis, a Greek actress who had left a bright career in acting to devote herself to God a few years ago, has officially been ordained as a nun and now bears the name Fevronia. The former actress was ordained on August 14 in Kenya at the Holy Church of Saint Mark of Chavogere in Kenya.

Reuters: Sex identity change bill leads to cracks in Greek government

Reuters covers the controversial gender identity change bill debated in Greek parliament pointing out that it has led to cracks in the coalition government of leftist SYRIZA and right wing ANEL, as some lawmakers from SYRIZA and all ANEL MPs will vote against an article that would allow teenagers to be able to legally change their sex as young as 15.

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