Introduction to St. Mark and Early Christian Alexandria St. Mark, one of the twelve apostles and the author of the Gospel of Mark, holds a pivotal role in the history of early Christianity, particularly in the context of Alexandria, Egypt. Traditionally believed to have founded the Church of Alexandria around the middle of the first…
Introduction From the golden mosaics of Byzantium to the vibrant parishes of Africa, symbols have always been central to Orthodox Christianity. They are not simply works of art or decoration but serve as visible theology, conveying truths of the faith that words alone cannot capture. Icons, crosses, and liturgical objects invite the faithful into a…
The Greek Cross, with its equal arms, is one of the oldest symbols of Christianity. From simple designs to ornate Byzantine variations, it has shaped Orthodox worship, art, and personal devotion for centuries. Explore the rich forms and enduring meaning of Greek Crosses in the Orthodox tradition.
A historic milestone was reached in Zimbabwe with the official opening of the first Orthodox Missionary School on 1 February 2010 at the St. Nektarios Missionary Centre in Harare. The school, envisioned as part of the Church’s growing mission in Africa, had been formally inaugurated in May 2009 by His Beatitude Theodoros II, Pope and…