Greek Patriarch Theophilos III on Thursday voiced his belief in the ability of religious leaders to be an influence for good during a reception hosted by the president at his residence. “The mission of religious leaders throughout the ages has been essential in safeguarding the religious character of Jerusalem,” he told the annual gathering for [...]
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Greek Orthodox and Armenian Priests Clash in Bethlehem Broom Fight
The annual cleaning of one of Christianity’s holiest churches deteriorated into a brawl between rival clergy Wednesday, as dozens of monks feuding over sacred space at the Church of the Nativity battled each other with brooms until police intervened. The ancient church, built over the traditional site of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, is shared by [...]
Israel Eases Christmas Movement for Christians
The Israeli army announced Monday special measures to ease the movement of Palestinian Christians from the West Bank and the Gaza Strip from now till into January to allow for seasonal celebrations. The West Bank Christians will be allowed to visit Israel in the period up to January 20 without any age limitations, the army [...]
President of New Democracy Party Meets Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem
On Tuesday, the President of the Greek Political Party New Democracy, Antonis Samaras, currently visiting Israel, was received by Patriarch Theophilos of Jerusalem. During his meeting with Patriarch Theophilos, Antonis Samaras underlined the support of Greece to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Subsequently, Antonis Samaras visited the Church of the Resurrection, where he paid [...]
Greek Artist Says US and Allies’ Hostility Towards Iran it to Safeguard Israel
Renowned Greek artist Plao Akaterina said on Monday that the US and its allies’ hostile attitude towards Iran is aimed at safeguarding Israel. The Greek artist who was speaking with IRNA in an exclusive interview added, “The regimes of Arab allies of the US and Israel’s fiends and supporters are collapsing one after the other [...]
Israel hosts Greek Air Force for Training
Israel hosted Greece’s Hellenic Air Force for a joint exercise approximately three weeks ago at the Uvda base in southern Israel. The Greeks sent five F-16 block 52 fighter jets for a five-day exercise, which included practice air fights as well as ground attacks. A group of Israeli F-15 and F-16 fighter jets also participated [...]
Potential Environment and Energy Cooperation Between Athens and Tel Aviv
Greece’s Environment, Energy and Climate Change Minister Giorgos Papakonstantinou paid a short visit to Israel on the 28th of November where he met both Israel’s National Infrastructure Minister Uzi Landau and Environmental Protection Minister Gilad Erdan. Papakonstantinou discussed issues of energy, the environment, and water management. “We had a very productive meeting with Mr. Landau [...]
Yehuda Poliker Sings Along with Greek Officials Visiting Israel
On Wednesday, November 30, Ιsraeli music star Yehuda Poliker met and sang along with a delegation of Greek officials visiting Israel this week through Project Interchange, an Institute of the American Jewish Committee. Participants of the Greek delegation included leading officials of the Greek government, such as minister plenipotentiary and chief of cabinet in the Ministry [...]
Jewish Delegation Apologizes to Greek Orthodox Patriarch for Ultra-Orthodox Spitting
According to a Haaretz.com report, a group of Jewish public figures and intellectuals visited the leadership of the Greek Orthodox Church Theophilos III in Jerusalem to apologize for the ultra-Orthodox spitting incidents. Almost two weeks ago, Charedi Jewish young people spat at church clergy on the street. The delegation condemned the incidents. Among the members [...]
Israeli Air Force to Host Greeks and Italians for Training Session
Israeli Air Force are set to train in Israel with Italian and Greek air forces within the next month. The Israeli Air Force will host Greece’s Air Force for joint exercises in two weeks’ time. Last year, the IAF was in Greece for joint exercises, and a security official said on Thursday that the reciprocal [...]
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