Vandals have defaced priceless Byzantine frescoes in the Holy Monastery of Panagia Sumela in Trabzon, according to reports from Turkey.
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Red Eggs and An Orthodox Easter Prayer
For Orthodox Christians, an old, old tradition is the dying of eggs to symbolize and attest to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The eggs, which are a symbol of the stone tomb where Jesus’ body was laid, are traditional symbols now for greeting on Easter.
Bulgarians Welcome Axion Estin Icon
Bulgaria’s main cathedral, St. Alexander Nevsky, saw a massive influx of visitors this weekend as hundreds of faithful crowded the church to catch a glimpse of just a copy of the iconic Dostoino Est icon of Virgin Mary from Mount Athos.