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world-news1 year ago

"Orthodox Milestone: Greece Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage"

Greece has become the first majority Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage, allowing same-sex couples to adopt children and conferring full parental rights on married partners. The bill, which passed with 176 of 300 lawmakers in favor, drew opposition from the socially conservative Greek church. The move has been hailed as a milestone for human rights and a reflection of Greece's commitment to European values, although some rights groups have criticized its limitations.

via The Washington Post|
#greece#human-rights#lgbtq-rights
politicssocial-issues1 year ago

"Greece's Same-Sex Marriage Bill Sparks Protests and Progressive Pivot"

Over 1,500 protesters gathered in Athens to oppose a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Greece, sponsored by the conservative government but requiring support from opposition parties. Religious groups organized the rally, expressing concerns about the bill's impact on traditional family values. The far-right Niki party leader criticized the bill as unconstitutional and against Orthodox Christian tradition. If approved, Greece would be the first majority Orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriage.

via The Associated Press|
#conservative-government#greece#orthodox-christianity
religion2 years ago

Global Orthodox Easter Celebrations Unite Faithful.

Orthodox Christian communities around the world celebrated Easter Sunday, with predominantly Orthodox countries including Greece, Ukraine, Russia, Cyprus, and Serbia. This year, Orthodox followers celebrated Easter a week after Catholics and Protestants because they adhere to the Julian calendar and not the Gregorian calendar. Celebrations in Ukraine were overshadowed by the ongoing war, with a curfew in force until 5 a.m. and reports of Russian shelling and missile attacks. Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an Easter service held by Russia's Orthodox Church, which has been a strong backer of his decision to invade Ukraine.

via DW (English)|
#easter#orthodox-christianity#religion
international2 years ago

Ukraine Frees Dozens of POWs During Orthodox Easter

More than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released in a major Easter exchange with Russia, according to a top official. Ukrainian authorities and ordinary people shared messages of hope, linking the story of Jesus’ resurrection to their longing for peace and a Ukrainian victory. Celebrations were subdued due to security risks, with a curfew barring the faithful from customary all-night services. Despite the shared Orthodox holiday, Russian shelling and missile attacks continued to sow destruction in Ukraine, according to social media statements from Ukrainian regional officials.

via The Associated Press|
#easter#international#orthodox-christianity
religion2 years ago

Orthodox Christian Holy Light celebrations in Jerusalem face police restrictions and attacks.

Thousands of Palestinian Christians and pilgrims celebrated the Orthodox Holy Light ceremony in Jerusalem's Old City under heavy Israeli police presence, limiting attendance to 1,800 people inside and 1,200 more outside. The Greek Orthodox Patriarch emerged from the sealed empty tomb with a lighted candle, an act considered an annual Holy Saturday miracle before Orthodox Easter Sunday. The churches protested the large police presence, which they see as part of long-standing efforts to push out the local Christian community. Israeli police set up checkpoints at the entrance to and across the walled Old City, leaving thousands unable to reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

via Reuters|
#church-of-the-holy-sepulchre#holy-light-ceremony#israeli-police