With the phrase "If you can dream of it, you can accomplish it” Archimandrite Damascus Kiametes mentioned in his speech his dream which was transformed into thoughts and evolved gradually into a project and a creation. The dream was the contemplation of ravaged by time ecclesiastical treasures which are forgotten and damaged, their restoration and maintenance. The project and the creation is the Showroom of Ecclesiastical Heirlooms "Mother of God,...

On AgiouDemetriou str. one can see a church that is dominating and unique among many other Orthodox temples of the same period, the Church of Agios Demetrius, dedicated to the city's patron saint, Saint Demetrius. The church is a Hellenistic type five-aisled basilica characterized by the impressive painting and marble decorations and by ornate capitals dating from the 5th century. In the basement of the church is the place where...

The Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Hieronymus seized once again the opportunity to talk about the importance of bone marrow donation during the speech he gave to thank the Association “OramaElpida” for the honorable distinction he was awarded for his valuable support. In an event organized by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Viotia and the Medical Association of Theva in order to honor the Archbishop and Mrs. Marianna Vardinoyannis, President...

The scientific community says that 1 in 5 adults over the age of 65 will be infected later in his/her life by the Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The vigilance in the care of people who suffer from the disease and their relatives and the accelerated research regarding the causes of the disease but also the pharmaceutical treatment are considered mandatory. Treating the disease has many aspects and...

"What can I say? For an Orthodox priest, awards are not necessary, in the sense that I believe and feel that what we do is our duty, a duty towards our flock, the children and their injured souls. So all of these help in the certification, to make our work even more known and to receive help."These are the words coming from the heart of a man, an Orthodox priest,...

A place dedicated to books, a place filled with knowledge and education is one more hopeful message for peace which promotes culture, arts, literature, and science. The works of renovation were just completed and the historic library of Limassol was inaugurated. The building, a true jewel of architecture, hosts 60 thousand books, thus making it one of the largest libraries of Cyprus, with a remarkable section dedicated to children but also...

A historic building that hosted thousands of Greek minority children, the orphanage in Büyükada which belongs to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, is in danger of collapse, and the need for restoration is now imperative. The building which has turned 120 was constructed in 1899 as a hotel and casino during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II. It was bought by a Greek banker's wife and was donated to the Patriarchate,...

At the occupied part of Cyprus, there is a temple - cultural heritage of Cyprus and the whole world, the Church of Panagia Kanakaria which reflects from the 6th century A.D. to date the history of the place it is located. The church at the village of Lythrangomi in Karpasia is a characteristic sample of the art of the 6th century A.D. and its architectural style is basilica with a...