At least two Kolkata churches, one among which is an orthodox parish, are set to usher in the yuletide with a larger message of communal harmony – using motifs of ‘aalpona’, a craft of floor paintings ...

Two churches in Kolkata, including an orthodox parish, are integrating 'aalpona' art - traditionally part of Hindu festivals - into their Christmas decorations as a symbol of communal harmony. The ...

EIGHT historic churches at risk of closure, or with urgent repair needs, have been awarded a share of £1.25 million from the ...

As we close the door on 2024 and take our first steps into 2025, it's a good time to remember those close to you who you lost ...

Six cadets of the Hellenic Air Force Academy were arrested by Turkish authorities near Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, after displaying Greek flags ...

Smashing a pomegranate on New Year’s Day is an Ancient Greek custom that is considered a symbol of good fortune.

While Islamic tradition sees Christians and Jews as the “People of the Book,” they still retain only second-class status as “protected” dhimmi, an inferior status for not having accepted Islam ...

The art of Byzantium, that decorates churches across Greece, Serbia and other Orthodox ... century Greek handwritten text treating subjects from astronomy to music theory. Among the painted ...

The art of Byzantium, that decorates churches across Greece, Serbia and other Orthodox ... century Greek handwritten text treating subjects from astronomy to music theory. Among the painted ...