Wikimedia Commons) Coptic Orthodox Egyptologist Ashraf Alexandre ... the declaration does not challenge the Catholic doctrine of marriage. All this, I believe, can gradually help unblock the ...

The legalization of civil marriage in Greece in 1982 faced fierce opposition from the Church and conservatives, much like ...

Further reading: A historic prayer gathering of Protestants, Orthodox and Catholics in papal Rome One cannot overstate how much progress was made in the 20th century: the pope, for the majority of ...

The Chronicle of the Morea is the history of 14th-century Greece, specifically the Peloponnese -- once called the Morea.

Empress Irene of Athens, a pivotal figure in Byzantine history, navigated a world of political intrigue and religious ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. Cyprus has a population of about 1.1 million, nearly 82 percent of whom follow the Greek Orthodox Church and celebrate Easter accordingly, ...

In large cities with sizable Jewish populations, queer Orthodox Jews can find one or two affirming congregations. Those who ...

When the topic of marriage came up between Kerry ... such as baptising their children in the Greek Orthodox church. "We've made some decisions that fit our family dynamic and keep the culture ...

Their arranged marriage is about two-year-old ... the woman realised that she had married into the orthodox family. Her in-laws believed in outdated customs and traditions. Read Also MP: Tiger ...

Orthodox priests from Russia are facing repression for opposing Russian policies and the invasion of Ukraine. Many have fled, facing difficulties in resettling, such as finding jobs and learning ...

What is a certificate (or letter of non-impediment) and does Canada issue them? A certificate (or letter) of non-impediment to marriage abroad is a certificate that confirms there are no objections to ...

A senior member of an Orthodox Jewish sect wanted for alleged human trafficking ... group were convicted of trying to kidnap a 14-year-old girl who was in an arranged marriage with adult man in the ...