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Orthodox religious services and ordinations in Greece

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Latest: Greek Orthodox clergy conduct various religious services and ceremonies

In late August and mid-September 2026, various religious services and ordinations were conducted by Orthodox Metropolitans in Greece. In Thessaly, Metropolitan Timotheos presided over services in Karditsa to mark the Fe

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Greek 2026 education exams and admissions

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Latest: Greece begins 2026-2027 school year with ceremonies and safety drives

The 2026-27 academic year has officially commenced across Greece, marked by traditional religious blessing ceremonies (agiasmos) in regions including Attica, Crete, the Peloponnese, and various islands. High-ranking offi

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Greece's rising appeal for European retirees and tourists

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Latest: Greece ranks third in online tourism reputation

Greece continues to strengthen its position as a premier destination for retirees and tourists. In August 2026, the International Living Annual Global Retirement Index ranked Greece first among 24 European nations, citin

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Orthodox Dormition Feast Celebrations in Balkans and Moldova

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Latest: Orthodox Christians celebrate the Dormition of the Mother of God

As the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos (also known as Velika Gospojina) is observed on August 28, 2026, Orthodox Christians across the Balkans and Moldova are celebrating the conclusion of the two-week Gospojinsk

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Orthodox Late July–Early August 2026 Feasts

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Latest: Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Andrew and Prophet Samuel

The July calendar of the Greek Orthodox Church continued its liturgical rhythm on 31 July with the commemoration of Saint Joseph of Arimathea, noted for retrieving the body of Jesus, and Saint Eudoximos the Just, a 9th‑c

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