Holiness

The sanctuary seamlessly integrates with the natural landscape, reflecting the Greeks’ belief in the inherent sacredness of the site

According to Italy's Ministry of Culture, the room could be interpreted as a sacristy or a space dedicated to ritual activities and the preservation of sacred objects

Patriarch Neophyte has appointed priests from Sofia who will take over the usual services in the Church of St. Nicholas the Miracle-Maker, known as the Russian Church. This was announced by the Holy Synod.

Pope Francis on Dec. 8 launched an extraordinary Catholic Jubilee year by opening a "Holy Door" in the walls of St Peter's, embracing a 700-year-old tradition while urging the Church to reach out and embrace the modern world with mercy.