Orthodox church

Patriarch Daniel awards Patriarchal Cross to Simona Halep, calls her symbol of hope

Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Christian Orthodox Church (BOR) on Thursday presented fresh Wimbledon tennis champion Simona Halep with a Patriarchal Cross, the highest decoration of the Romanian Patriarchate, at a ceremony hosted by the Patriarch's residence. "To many of today's young people, Simona is a symbol of diligence, perseverance and hope.

Albania Orthodox Church Condemns ‘Sacrilegious’ Electioneering in Churches

Mayor of Tepelena Termet Peci (centre) addressing supporters in the Church of St Nicolas in the village of Lekel. Photo: Termet Peci Facebook

"The use of sacred churches for political activity insults religious and institutional feelings," a statement issued on Monday reads.

Archaeologists Find 'World's First' Golden Cross, But Will it Contain Fragments of the Cross of Jesus?

Archaeologists have announced the discovery of a golden cross, thought to contain remnants of the Holy Cross of Jesus, in the medieval capital of the Bulgarian Empire.  The cross is a striking piece of religious art and is believed to be the only example of its kind in the world.  The object holds great significance for the local Orthodox Christian community.

ANEL welcomes state-church deal

Junior coalition partner Independent Greeks (ANEL) on Wednesday welcomed a tentative deal struck between the left-led government and the country's powerful Orthodox Church, saying that ANEL chief Panos Kammenos had managed to prevent a planned split between the two institutions.

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