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Orthodox Church snubs pope’s Balkan visit

May 4, 2019 admin Bulgaria, Catholic, Latest News Stories, news, orthodox church, Pope Francis, World

Credit to Author: cbibe| Date: Sun, 05 May 2019 03:15:06 +0000

Pope Francis arrives in Bulgaria but the Orthodox Church has rejected the idea of holding joint prayers with the pontiff.

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Fireworks and Pipe Bombs: How Greek Towns Celebrate Easter

April 19, 2019 admin Easter, Easter Sunday, Good Friday, orthodox church, Religion, tradition, vice greece, VICE International

Credit to Author: Nafsika Mavromoustakou| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2019 17:27:03 +0000

On the island of Chios, rival parishes launch makeshift rockets at each other, while on Andros, iron pipes filled with gunpowder blow up right next to the Easter procession.