Saksagan
The Oversupply of Clergy
A simple calculation shows that in Greece there is roughly one priest for every two hundred people. This means the clerical profession is crowded,...
The King and His Faith
King George of Greece is a Protestant. He is the son of King Christian of Denmark, who was often called “the father-in-law of Europe.”...
The Queen Olga Controversy
The Riot and Its Consequences
The translation of the Bible into modern Greek caused a serious crisis in Athens. The controversy escalated into violence, and...
Tips From The Artists
With all the exhibitions opening nowadays, Istanbul is becoming a veritable art city`. Catching alt of them is out of the question. If you`d...
Changes to the Parakklesion
During Ottoman rule, the Turks removed two marble columns from the north side of the parakklesion and replaced them with a wide arch.
Restoration in...
The Loss of Pammakaristos
What was saved with great effort was soon lost again.
A Plan to Convert Churches (1584)
In 1584, less than 50 years after the last attempt,...
Christians in Constantinople After the Conquest
After the Ottoman conquest, the Christians who stayed in Constantinople faced constant danger. They made up about 40% of the population and were often...
Eternal Separation from God
People who say, “I don’t want anything to do with God,” will one day get exactly what they’ve chosen. In the end, they will...
Polycarp A Brave Leader of the Church in Smyrna
One of the first Christian leaders in Smyrna was a man named Polycarp. He was the bishop (pastor) of the church there. In the...
