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The Greek Orthodox Church takes clear stance against abortion in circular to be read in parishes
The circular was sent to all Churches throughout the country
Mendoni – “Offensive to dangerous conditions for the Parthenon Sculptures”
"This is not the first time that photographs have been published that reveal that the conditions under which the Parthenon Sculptures are exhibited at the British Museum are not only inappropriate, but are offensive to dangerous." This was stated by the Minister of Culture and Sports, Lina Mendoni, answering yesterday's question submitted by Art Newspaper Greece for the publication of its Briti
Pope Francis accepts Sakellaropoulou’s invitation to visit Greece
Pope Francis has accepted the invitation of President Katerina Sakellaropoulou to visit Greece in September.
Sakellaropoulou issued the invitation in a telephone conversation with the pope about a year ago.
Erdogan's making Hagia Sophia a mosque
Underground cisterns of Istanbul displayed for 1st time
Within the scope of a research project that lasted three years, a Turkish historian toured the historical peninsula of Istanbul and explored underwater cisterns, aqueducts, wells and fountains.
"We scanned the mysterious remains under the Topkapı Palace, the Hagia Sophia and the Hagia Irene as we toured around the places with a boat," Arzu Ulaş told Demirören News Agency on June 12.
1,700-year-old ‘Little Hagia Sophia’ enchants visitors
Turkey's Little Hagia Sophia, a church which was converted into a mosque, received thousands of tourists every year prior to the pandemic.
The architectural marvel situated in the Güzelyurt district of central Aksaray province was built by Roman Emperor Theodosius I for Saint Gregorius Theologos in 385 CE.
Caves in Ayazini village fascinate visitors
More than 300 caves of different sizes, including rock settlements, carved rock tombs and chapels in the village of Ayazini, which is located within the borders of the historical Phrygian Valley, attract the attention of tourists.
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First full moon of 2021
The first full moon of the new year rises behind the Parthenon in Athens, on Thursday night. [Yiannis Liakos/InTime News]
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AHI condemns US-Turkey cultural property agreement
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) has condemned the US State Department's decision to agree to Turkey's request for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) which imposes import restrictions on cultural goods originating prior to 1924 or the establishment of the Turkish Republic.
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What’s Up with Heritage Science?
Heritage science helps us understand the historical and cultural context of architectural ruins, including ancient Greek temples
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New organization to highlight persecution of Christians
The Orthodox Public Affairs Committee (OPAC) was officially launched Wednesday in Washington DC.
The organization aims to "expose and combat the persecution of Christians around the globe," according to a statement it released.