The church was built in the mid 5th century AD, at the location where St. Demetrius martyred and is one of the most important monuments of Thessaloniki, a jewel of historical, architectural and religious value. The five-aisled basilica with vertical aisle, double lofts for women and long double rows with columns, was destroyed twice by fire, in the 7th century and in 1917 (August 5-6). Shortly after the fall of...

  The fire that broke out on Monday, April 15, at Notre Dame, also known as Notre Dame de Paris, touched the heart of every Christian. The Roman Catholic Cathedral Church is a symbol of Paris, one of the most important architectural, historical and religious monuments of the capital of France and of Europe. The cathedral is located on a small islet on the River Seine. Its foundation stone was...

  The Medieval Monastery of Agia Napa will be converted into an archaeological museum which will preserve and exhibit the private collection of Archbishop Makarios III, icons of high religious, artistic, and historical value, and will function as a research center, library and conference center. According to its design, the Monastery-Museum and multi-purpose venue will host an Institute for Postgraduate Studies on Cypriot Hagiology and Middle Eastern Cultures.   The...

At Moschato, there is a second home which awaits to welcome children after they get out of school. A home that provides them with balanced meals appropriate for their mental and physical development, a quiet environment and warmth where they can do their homework, as well as participate in various courses and creative activities.  This ideal environment is created by "Apostoli", the NGO of the Church of Greece, which focuses...