Holy Land & Archaeology

10+ hour, 37+ min ago   (475+ words) By Bill Papastergiadis OAM, President, Greek Community of Melbourne Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand, Andrew Mesourouni, my son Lee and I recently had the privilege of meeting Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Constantinople. Over lunch and during a private meeting that…...

12+ hour, 21+ min ago   (503+ words) Lock Haven, Pa. — Along Route 42 in Sullivan County, about halfway between Eagles Mere and Laporte, there’s one of those blue historic markers. It stands near a set of ruins, what remains of an old community. The spot has quite a…...

10+ hour, 12+ min ago   (153+ words) The Salt Lake Tribune Temple in Park City is vandalized before Jewish community celebrates its holiest holidays The temple’s sign was vandalized in the run-up to the High Holy Days. (Deb Sheldon via The Park Record) A sign at Park…...

19+ hour, 7+ min ago   (459+ words) Some 250 Jews visited the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem on Sunday, the second day of Rosh Hashanah, or the Jewish New Year, according to Palestinian media. The Palestinian Authority’s official WAFA news agency reported that some of…...

20+ hour, 30+ min ago   (287+ words) Pilgrims from the Khust Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church visited the Patriarch of Jerusalem during a pilgrimage to the holy sites of Jerusalem and other places associated with the earthly life of the Savior, the press service of the…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (275+ words) Naoero opened an embassy in Jerusalem, declaring its support for Israel a reflection of the nation’s faith and commitment to truth....

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (291+ words) Melbourne Greek Community president describes hours of warm conversation, laughter and personal moments with the Patriarch during a landmark Constantinople visit Staff writers 13 September 2026 12:49pm The President of the Greek Community of Melbourne, Bill Papastergiadis, recently met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (58+ words) 2026-09-12 Orthodox and Catholic bishops make joint pilgrimage to Mount Athos, a holy place for all Christians 2026-07-08 Appointment of the new Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies 2026-02-03 The last homily of Ioannis Zizioulas 2023-02-04 Farewell to Ioannis Zizioulas, great theologian in Recent…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (176+ words) One yeshiva’s search for answers gives young men from around the world a sense of purpose and peace. - Ari David Blaff - Start a free trial today for full access. New World Jewish Pilgrims ‘Struggle With God’ in the Old City…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (208+ words) We have all been there. That moment where you know—with absolute certainty—that a particular choice will lead …...