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,...
View ArticlePatriarch 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...
View ArticleGreek 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...
View ArticleGraffiti 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...
View ArticleGreek 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...
View ArticleGreek 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...
View ArticleGreek 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...
View ArticleThe 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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