Heino Falcke is respected worldwide for taking the first picture of a black hole. At the same time, he is also open about his conviction: without God, science is absurd. Philosophers and theologians dare to approach physics more and vice versa, Heino Falcke points out in an interview, Katholisch.de reports. He calls the prevailing idea…
The holy Church of Sts. Arsenios the Cappadocian and Paisios the Athonite in Morogoro in eastern Tanzania was the scene of a mass Baptism over the weekend. Altogether, 182 people, including dozens of former Muslims, received Holy Baptism at the hands of Metropolitan Dimitrios of Irinoupolis (Patriarchate of Alexandria) and concelebrating priests after undergoing catechism…
With great splendor and all solemnity, in the presence of the Archbishop of Athens and all Greece Ieronymos, a multitude of other archpriests, a delegation from Mount Athos, representatives of military authorities, politicians and a multitude of believers, the enthronement of Metropolitan Philotheou of Thessaloniki. The Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Hieronymos, as the…
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew expressed his deepest sorrow for the tragic events that are unfolding resulting in the loss of many human lives in Israel by members of Hamas. In his message, the Ecumenical Patriarch noted “Our thoughts and prayers are particularly with the civilians, who experience painful moments of anguish, terrorized by the eerie sound…
The Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Constantinople resolved to canonize Gerontissa Gavrilia (Papayannis) at its session yesterday. Mother Gavrilia (†1992) was a Greek Orthodox nun known for her care of the poor and sick. She is affectionately known as the “ascetic of love.” The decision to canonize St. Gavrilia was initiated by Patriarch Bartholomew…
Istanbul-Turkey: In a recent television appearance, distinguished Turkish historian Ilber Ortaili called for restricting visitor access to the Hagia Sophia, warning that the iconic structure could collapse if authorities do not take action. His remarks come on the heels of an opinion piece he authored, expressing concerns about the damage to the monument since its conversion…
