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Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George: The Oldest Church in the City of Beirut

The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George holds a special place in the hearts of many Lebanese because of its unique location overlooking Parliament Square right in the heart of Beirut’s city center. The Cathedral of Saint George is the Mother Cathedral of Beirut’s Greek Orthodox community. It’s the “Thronos”, the throne of the Greek [...]

Assailants of Greek Orthodox Church in Beirut Arrested

The Internal Security Forces (ISF) arrested Wednesday November 23, three men, who vandalized and robbed the Greek Orthodox Church of the Archdiocese of Beirut last week. According to the ISF information, two of the suspects taken into custody had been seen near the Greek Church two nights in a row before the attack. After investigations [...]

Greek Patriarch in Lebanon Pursues Unity of Orthodox Antioch

Greek Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim stressed Thursday the significance of unity of the Orthodox Antioch Church in Lebanon, Syria, the Levant, and the diaspora in order to confront challenges facing the community. Speaking at the Orthodox Antioch Conclave which he chaired at the patriarchate’s headquarters in Balamand, North Lebanon, Hazim said priority should be [...]

Greek Film Festival in Lebanon

Under the joint patronage of the Ministry of Culture of Lebanon and the Embassy of Greece in Beirut, Lebanon, the 4th Greek Film Festival will begin on Thursday. Organized by the League of Lebanese Graduates from Greek Universities (LLGGU) in collaboration with the Greek Film Center (GFC), the festival will last until October 16th at [...]