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Orthodox Patriarchate slams ‘heinous’ attack against the Tomb of Mary in Jerusalem Two Jewish extremists wearing a yarmulke and a tzitzit carried out the attack against the church, a major site for pilgrims from around the world. [1]

AFP Pope Francis called for “arms to be silenced” around the world in his Christmas address on Wednesday, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan as he denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza. [3]

The Greek Orthodox Church recognizes the Ukrainian Church Only seven bishops had asked to delay the decision, but the majority of the Greek Synod decided to support Ukrainian autocephaly. (confirmed by 2 sources) [4]

Theophilos III slams Israeli court over illegally obtained Greek Orthodox properties In 2004, the previous patriarch sold Church property in the Old City to an organisation of Jewish settlers. [5]

Filaret breaks with Ukrainian autocephalous Church. Epifanyj closer to Greek Catholics The Patriarch Emeritus concerned by lack of attention to him and fears the new president Volodymyr Zelensky. [6]

For Jerusalem Churches, restoration of the aedicule of the Holy Sepulchre is symbol of brotherhood and co-operation An ecumenical ceremony marked the reopening of the aedicule. [7]

Full official text of Ukrainian Tomos. Primacy of Constantinople over Kiev Published on the website of the Patriarchate of Constantinople. The leading role of the ecumenical patriarch is the cause of the break with Moscow. [8]

Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre reopens but guidelines for public access still under review Yesterday clerics from the three Churches that manage the Holy Sepulchre were able to visit the church, which remains closed to the public. [9]

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[1] MM asianews.it · 85% match

Orthodox Patriarchate slams ‘heinous’ attack against the Tomb of Mary in Jerusalem

Orthodox Patriarchate slams ‘heinous’ attack against the Tomb of Mary in Jerusalem Two Jewish extremists wearing a yarmulke and a tzitzit carried out the attack against the church, a major site for pilgrims from around the world.

[2] FI yle.fi · 2010-11-28 · 75% match

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The first Sunday of Advent, celebrated this year on November 28, traditionally brings a surge of attendance to the nation's churches. The main Lutheran religious season lasts until Epiphany, which falls on Thursday, January 6, 2011.

[3] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-12-26 · 75% match

Pope calls for ‘arms to be silenced’ in Christmas appeal

AFP Pope Francis called for “arms to be silenced” around the world in his Christmas address on Wednesday, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan as he denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza.

[4] MM asianews.it · 75% match

The Greek Orthodox Church recognizes the Ukrainian Church

The Greek Orthodox Church recognizes the Ukrainian Church Only seven bishops had asked to delay the decision, but the majority of the Greek Synod decided to support Ukrainian autocephaly.

[5] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Theophilos III slams Israeli court over illegally obtained Greek Orthodox properties

Theophilos III slams Israeli court over illegally obtained Greek Orthodox properties In 2004, the previous patriarch sold Church property in the Old City to an organisation of Jewish settlers.

[6] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Filaret breaks with Ukrainian autocephalous Church. Epifanyj closer to Greek Catholics

Filaret breaks with Ukrainian autocephalous Church. Epifanyj closer to Greek Catholics The Patriarch Emeritus concerned by lack of attention to him and fears the new president Volodymyr Zelensky.

[7] MM asianews.it · 75% match

For Jerusalem Churches, restoration of the aedicule of the Holy Sepulchre is symbol of brotherhood and co-operation

For Jerusalem Churches, restoration of the aedicule of the Holy Sepulchre is symbol of brotherhood and co-operation An ecumenical ceremony marked the reopening of the aedicule.

[8] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Full official text of Ukrainian Tomos. Primacy of Constantinople over Kiev

Full official text of Ukrainian Tomos. Primacy of Constantinople over Kiev Published on the website of the Patriarchate of Constantinople. The leading role of the ecumenical patriarch is the cause of the break with Moscow.

[9] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre reopens but guidelines for public access still under review

Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre reopens but guidelines for public access still under review Yesterday clerics from the three Churches that manage the Holy Sepulchre were able to visit the church, which remains closed to the public.

[10] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Epifanyj, Metropolitan of Kiev, gives first interview

Epifanyj, Metropolitan of Kiev, gives first interview As soon as he receives the Tomos of autocephaly, the new Church will address various themes: the governing bodies, the date of Christmas (25 December and / or 7 January); the situation in the Crim

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