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Orthodox Christians Commemorate a Somber Christmas Amidst the Struggles in Gaza

This year, Orthodox Christians in war-ravaged Gaza are facing a deeply somber Christmas. With escalating conflict enveloping the region, it feels as though the holiday spirit has been extinguished, leaving worshippers lamenting the absence of gifts and joy for their children. In the Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza City, a small gathering of around a dozen Orthodox Christians met for the traditional service, even as the sounds of battle echoed throughout the Palestinian enclave. Amidst the turmoil, Archbishop Alexios of…

in Tigray, an Orthodox Easter between celebrations,

This Sunday in Ethiopia we celebrated Dagmay Tensae, a form of second Easter for the Orthodox within the nation. In Tigray, within the north, when the struggle has continued since November, believers have tried to respect custom, however discover it troublesome to rejoice in such a context. With our particular correspondent in…

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