Built in the 530s in Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire ... The transformation of the Greek Hagia Sophia Cathedral into the Turkish Ayasofya Mosque did not take place gently.
Archaeologists discovered a mysterious network of tunnels and rooms with mosaics and marble beneath the 1,500-year-old Church ...
As I prepare for my first visit, I’ve been looking for books and movies set in this major city. While I soon be wandering ...
Further reading: The reconquest of Hagia Sophia? The conversions of Hagia Sophia and the former Chora church into mosques, while highly controversial, have generally been interpreted by observers ...
The former Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church along West 54th Street has been elevated to be the new flagship church of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma and assumed the cathedral’s ...
The Byzantine liturgy is based on liturgy developed by St. James for the Antiochaian church, but modified by St. Basil (329-379) and St. John Chrysostom (344-407). This liturgy is similar if not ...
The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion — the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child. In principle, Catholic Christians believe that all life is ...
But in the midst of this chaos, our churches can offer an opportunity to find peace during this busy time. The Church of England's theme for Advent and Christmas 2024, Follow the Star: Calm and Bright ...
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