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.

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

 Main entrance Church of the Holy Sepulchre

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

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Eastern Orthodox mark Holy Fire in Jerusalem

Called the Saturday of Light by some eastern churches, the holiday is observed according to the Julian calendar which the Orthodox adhere to, explained Armenian historian George Hintlian.

Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, apostolic administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem stands at the entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for the Good Friday service amid restrictions due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Jerusalem's Old City April 10, 2020.

Coronavirus: Greek Orthodox Church forgoes Easter Via Dolorosa procession

The clerics were granted entry to the building, and soon afterwards the sound of prayers could be heard from within.

A worshipper holds a cross in Jerusalem's Old City on the day that Greek Orthodox church authorities celebrate Good Friday amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Jerusalem April 17, 2020.

Muslim women spread Christmas holiday cheer in the Gaza Strip

Though most of Gaza's 2 million population are Muslim, around 1,000 are Christian, mostly Greek Orthodox, who celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7.

Palestinian women wearing face veil, niqab, make Santa-themed Christmas toys in the northern Gaza Strip

MK Bitan promises legislation to resolve Church land property crisis

In recent years, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem sold more than 50 hectares to private investors and developers.

David Bitan in Knesset on February 5, 2018.

Patriarchate files new indictment over ongoing land spat in Old City

It cited new evidence that includes recordings and forged documentation in bid to overturn the Supreme Court decision in June

The Golden Gate also known as the Mercy Gate (R) and the Dome of the Rock at the Al-Aqsa mosques compound in Jerusalem's Old City

Patriarch calls for day of prayer to reclaim Old City bldgs. sold to Jews

“We cannot remain silent while access to our Holy Sites is threatened and the hope of a lasting peace is diminished,” the Greek Patriarch Theophilus III said on Thursday.

Greek Patriarch Theophilus III delivers a speech and prayer to reclaim leased property sold to Jews

Court rejects church appeal over Old City properties

When the sales were made public in 2005 Patriarch Irenaios was forced from office by Greek Orthodox officials and replaced by current Patriarch Theophilos III.

THE IMPERIAL HOTEL (left), inside Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem.

IN PICTURES: Epiphany celebration by the Jordan River

Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III leads the ceremony.

Pilgrims enter the Jordan River during the celebration of the Epiphany, Friday January 18 2019

The history of celebrating Christmas in ancient Greek Catholic villages

Each year ahead of Christmas, villagers deck the streets with vivid displays of color, in a bid not only to celebrate the holiday but also in hopes of attracting tourists.

One of the first cooperative moshavim and a Greek Catholic village offer a fascinating glimpse into the area’s varied history

Father Naddaf is subject of year-long police investigation

According to Israeli media, police recommend the case be closed.

Father Gabriel Naddaf