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[edit] Top Orthodox patriarchs to meet in Ukraine
Kiev, July 23: - The two most powerful leaders of the Orthodox world-- Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople and Patriarch Alexei II of Moscow-- will be in Kiev, Ukraine, this weekend to join in celebrating the 1020th anniversary of Christianity there ...(CWNews.com)
[edit] Bishop Hilarion of Vienna ... opening the doors to other faiths?
July 14: In recent weeks, the words has spread about a possible schism in the Russian Orthodox Church organised by Bishop Diomid of Chukotka. Some refer to the bishop as a ... Read More at "<Комсомольская правда>". Article by Eveniy Chernyx.
[edit] Athens pleased over ruling on patriarchate
July 10: The Greek capital yesterday voices its satisfaction over a recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights concerning a complaint filed by the Istanbul-based Greek Orthodox Patriarchate. ... Read More at "Today's Zaman with Wires", Ankara
[edit] Long Island Church:Tears from Religious Icons
The parisionhers and spiritual leaders of the Cathedral of St. Paul in Hempstead are reveling in what they say is a divine sign. Two icons at the church are apparantly tearing: A slightly fragrant liquid is seen coming from their eyes. Rob Malcolm checked it out ...
[edit] Archaeologists are claiming that the Resurrection is a "Sequel"!
July 10, 2008: A story about " ...A first-century BC tablet (called "Gabriel's Revelation", thought to originate from the Jordanian bank of the Dead Sea)", has been reported by TIME, in partnership with CNN (Monday, Jul. 07, 2008. According to an Isreali scholar, this find could potentially challeng the Resurrection of the Messiah after three days from the grave.
NEWSFLASH: An Orthodox Philosphical response: Philosophically speaking - the Suffering Messiah (July 26, 2008) by Clark Carlton.
[edit] Is this Christianity's first church?
June 10, 2008: Jordan archaeologists have unearthed what could be the world’s oldest church dating back 2,000 years. Scientists explored the underground cavern and discovered a cave underneath the church which they believe is an even more ancient site of Christian worship than the church above it.
Archaeologist Abdel-Qader Hussein, head of the Rihab Center for Archaeological Studies, told The Jordan Times: "We have uncovered what we believe to be the first church in the world, dating from 33 AD to 70 AD. Archeeologists have discovered a cave underneath the Saint Georgeous Church in Jordan which they claim dates back to the time of Christ. We have evidence to believe this church sheltered the early Christians - the 70 disciples of Jesus Christ."
Mr Hussein said there was evidence that the underground cave was used by the Seventy in the first century after Christ’s death, which would make it the oldest Christian site of worship in the world.
The cave was unearthed in the northern Jordanian city of Rihab after three months of excavation and shows evidence of early Christian rituals. It lies under St. Georgeous church, which was built in 230 A.D.
Source: DAILY MAIL REPORTER, Posted 11th June 2008
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