Christians Shutter Famous Jerusalem Church to Protest Taxes
JERUSALEM (AP) — The leaders of the major Christian sects in Jerusalem closed the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built on the traditional site of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, for several hours...
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Holy Sepulchre to Remain Closed Amid Dispute with Israelis
JERUSALEM — Leaders of the two largest Christian denominations in Jerusalem on Monday said the Church of the Holy Sepulchre will remain closed indefinitely to protest an Israeli attempt to tax their...
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Jerusalem Mayor Says He’s Trying to Resolve Church Crisis
JERUSALEM (AP) — The mayor of Jerusalem says he is working with a third party to resolve a tax dispute with major Christian denominations that has led to the closure of the Church of the Holy...
View ArticleIsrael Suspends Plan to Tax Jerusalem’s Christian Churches’ Properties
JERUSALEM (AP) — Jerusalem’s mayor on Tuesday suspended a plan to impose taxes on properties owned by Christian churches, backing away from a move that had enraged religious leaders and led to the...
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Financial Problems for the Rebuilt Greek Church in Montreal
MONTREAL – After a fire left Koimisis Tis Theotokou (Dormition of the Virgin Mary) on Saint-Roch St. in Park Extension in Montreal severely damaged in April 2015, the Greek community vowed to rebuild...
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Archdiocese to Receive $10 Million Loan
BOSTON, MA – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America will take a $10 million loan, with its headquarters – the two buildings located at 8-10 East 79th Street in New York City as collateral – as was...
View ArticleFirst Meeting of the 44th Biennial Clergy-Laity at Metropolis of Boston
BOSTON, MA – After a four-month delay and amid numerous references and reminders by The National Herald regarding lack of preparation, the first meeting for the forthcoming 44th Clergy-Laity Congress...
View ArticleIndiana Becomes 45th State to Fully Pass the Archon Resolution
CHICAGO, IL – The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago and the Metropolis of Detroit, both currently under the leadership of Metropolitan Nicholas, together with Order of Saint Andrew (Archon) Regional...
View ArticleArchbishop Demetrios Says He’s “Homeless”, “Poor”
PORT WASHINGTON, NY – His Eminence Archbishop Geron of America Demetrios left everyone speechless when he arose at the end of the local Clergy Laity Congress of the Direct Archdiocesan District of New...
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Luncheon for the Newly Ordained Metropolitan of Chicago Nathaniel
NEW YORK – The ordination took place on Saturday morning, March 17, at the Holy Trinity Archdiocesan Cathedral in Manhattan, presided over by his Eminence Archbishop Dimitrios, Geron of America. Many...
View ArticlePatriarchal Synod Discusses Archdiocese’s $10 Million Loan
CONSTANTINOPLE – An extensive discussion took place during the recent meeting of the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate on March 7 regarding the article of The National Herald about the $10...
View ArticleArchons Retreat Features World-Renowned Theologian Hanegraaff
SOUTHAMPTON, NY – The Order of Archons of St. Andrew of the Ecumenical Patriarchate held their 15th annual retreat the Kimisis tis Theotokou Parish in Southampton, NY. The theme was “Experiencing the...
View ArticleArchbishop Demetrios will Ask Leadership 100, Faith, for $10 Million Loan
BOSTON, MA – Following a strong reaction generated throughout the Greek-American community after The National Herald revealed that the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America planned to incur a $10...
View ArticleEnthronement of Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago (Video)
CHICAGO, IL – The new Metropolitan of Chicago is being enthroned at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Chicago (1017 N LaSalle Dr.). The enthronement service started at 11:00 a.m....
View ArticleArea Around Jesus’ Baptism Site Being Cleared of Land Mines
QASR EL-YAHUD, West Bank (AP) — Pilgrims seeking serenity during a visit to Jesus’ traditional baptism site may be rattled to discover they are surrounded by thousands of land mines left over from...
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Nathanael Enthroned as Chicago Metropolitan
CHICAGO, IL – New Metropolitan of Chicago Nathanael was enthroned with enthusiasm in a sacred and historic ceremony on March 24 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Chicago. His Eminence...
View ArticleCatholics Celebrate Easter in Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hundreds of Christians are marking Easter by flocking to Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built on the site where they believe Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected....
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Metropolitan Nathanael Officiates Palm Sunday at Annunciation Parish of...
MILWAUKEE, WI – His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago officiated the Palm Sunday Divine Liturgy at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Parish of Milwaukee on April 1. The service was the first by the...
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Dormition Church Holds Annual Bake Sale/Takeout Dinner
BURLINGTON, VT – The Dormition Greek Orthodox Church in Burlington held its Spring Bake Sale/Takeout Dinner on March 31, the Saturday of Lazarus. “The sunny weather helped make the event a success,”...
View ArticleGrand Jury and Attorney General Investigating St. Nicholas WTC, Archdiocese
BOSTON – On Friday March 30, a Grand Jury was formed to investigate the subject of the finances of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center. The New York State...
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