Who is coming? για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ Last Sunday has probably passed unperceived, however it signals a new starting period for the Church called Advent. Among the Catholics in the Greek speaking world this period of time is named “the time of the Presence”. In the Eastern Church the new liturgical year commences on 1st … More Unfailing Presence
για Ελληνικά πατήστε εδώ New archaeological discovery Byzantine mosaics dating from the 5th century A.D. were discovered in central Syria, near the city of Hama, in very good condition. Sources make mention of 540m2! On the right, one may see one of the floor mosaics just discovered. The peacock is a symbol of paradise and … More Our Christian heritage
για Ελληνικά κάνετε κλικ εδώ Collision of two worlds In 1187 A.D. Salah ed Din (Saladin) conquers again Palestine and hence Jerusalem. So, the Third Crusade is called under Frederic I Barbarossa of Germany, Philip II August of France and Richard Lion-heart of England. Richard Lion-heart proved a most efficient military leader: in 1191 he … More Victories and tragedies
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