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An Insight into the Greek-Orthodox Community of Jordan

The saying, “Opou geis, kai patris,” is a familiar one attesting to the Greek spirit of seeking out fortune and adapting to many foreign soils. But as evidenced by the Greek community of Madaba,...

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Patriarch Theophilos Visits Syrian Refugees in Jordan

Some days ago, Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem visited the Syrian refugee camp located in Zaatar. The camp was established and inaugurated by the UN Refugee Agency and the Jordanian Charity...

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Greek Ladies of Jordan: “We are in Need of a Teacher”

Several years ago, with the economic crisis arriving, a minister of the Greek government told the president of the association of Greek women of Jordan called–Greek Ladies of Jordan: “it is possible...

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Graffiti Art From Greek Myth ‘Niobe’ in Gaza

Ancient Greek Mythology’s tragic figure Niobe portraited by graffiti artist Banksy, Photo via banksy.co.uk Releasing a two-minute video on his website featuring his new art pieces scattered across...

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Greek Composer Yanni to Perform at Jordan Festival

The famous Greek composer and pianist, Yanni will be closing the Jordan Festival 2016 in September at the Amman Citadel. Numerous concerts and events have been planned to take place at the Citadel as...

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Greek Archaeologist Exploring Jordan’s Rich Ancient Sugar Industry

Greek archeologist Konstantinos Politis is the chairman of the Hellenic Society for Near Eastern Studies and has been excavating in Jordan for more than 30 years. Politis’ recent focus has been geared...

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Greek Orthodox Patriarch asks Jordan’s Help over Jerusalem Land Sales

Jerusalem’s Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilus III met with the King of Jordan, Abdullah on Wednesday and is to meet later with Pope Francis in Rome, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and UK church...

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The Stunning Greek-inspired Architecture of the Ancient City of Petra

The stunningly-beautiful ancient city known as Petra in southern Jordan is a world treasure like none other on the globe. The ancient rock city is built into the dramatic pink-colored stone of Jabal...

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