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Ouranopolitism and the New Year
By Saint John Chrysostom “...We must move away from this, and clearly know that there is no evil except one sin, and there is no good except one virtue and…
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Turkish police seized the cars of “Australia’s most wanted gangster”
The law enforcement agencies will chase the offenders with Ferrari, Bentley, Porsche and a bunch of other German vehicles Turkish authorities recently arrested Hakan Ike, a notorious gangster and drug…
Christianity
Patriarch Bartholomew’s Christmas message is dedicated to the theology of peace
Ecumenical Patriarch and Archbishop of Constantinople Bartholomew dedicated his Christmas message to the theology of peace. He begins with the words of the 14th century hesychast, St. Nicholas Cavàsila, that…
International
A Path to Compassion: Gustavo Guillerme’s Path to Peace and Understanding in Brussels
In an emotional meeting at the European Jewish Community Center (EJCC) in Brussels, Gustavo Guillermé, President of the "World Congress for Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue, A Pathway to Peace," together…
International
UN rights chief warns of dehumanization of Palestinians amid West Bank violence as Gaza crisis deepens
The dehumanization of Palestinians that characterizes many of the settlers’ actions is very disturbing and must cease immediately,” Mr. Türk said
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A popular Turkish series fined because of a religious dispute
Turkey's radio and television regulatory body RTUK has imposed a two-week ban on the popular TV series “Scarlet pimples” (Kizil Goncalar) because it is against "national and spiritual values of…
Human Rights
Five Athos abbots have spoken out against the new digital identity cards
Five abbots of Athos monasteries (Xiropotam, Caracal, Dohiar, Philotei and Constamonite) and nearly ten of monasteries in Greece sent an open letter to the Greek government, in which they want…
Christianity
Ouranopolitism and patriotism
By priest Daniil Sysoev “Ouranopolitism is (from the Greek Ouranos - sky, polis - city) a doctrine that affirms the primacy of Divine laws over earthly ones, the primacy of…
Christianity
The contribution of communities and movements to the future of Europe
By Martin Hoegger Christian movements and communities have something to say about the future of Europe, and more broadly about peace in the world. In Timisoara, Romania, at the annual…
International
Security Council adopts key resolution on Gaza crisis
The Security Council has adopted a resolution on Gaza crisis, among other points, demands immediate, safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance