cultural preservation
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Port Adelaide Greek Orthodox parish marks 65 years with anniversary dinner
The Greek Orthodox Parish–Community of the Nativity of Christ in Port Adelaide, South Australia, marked its 65th anniversary with a special dinner on Saturday, November 7. The evening...

Armenian Church’s lawsuit against Turkey over Sis Catholicosate continues at cassation stage
The Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia, part of the Armenian Apostolic Church, has pursued a legal claim against Turkey for the return of the Catholicosate of...

Three gravestones believed to mark Mennonite Bergman children’s graves found in building foundations in Soleno, Ukraine
Three gravestones were found in the foundation of a residential building in the village of Soleno during repairs to the building’s gas communications in 1961, according to reports...

Messianic Jews Reflect on the Role of Jewish Tradition in Their Faith
The Messianic Jewish movement in Israel has long sought to reconcile Jewish tradition with the belief in Jesus as the Messiah. For decades, members of this community have...

Hutterite leaders demand apology for National Geographic show’s portrayal of their community
Leaders of a Hutterite colony in central Montana have called for an apology from the National Geographic Society, claiming that a television show about their community misrepresented their...

The Assyrian Church of the East and Chaldean Catholic Church Establish Caldian Heritage Committee to Preserve Cultural and Historical Assets
The Chaldean Catholic Church has taken a significant step to address the erosion of its cultural and historical heritage. Over the years, many churches and monasteries have been...

Primate of the Assyrian Church of the East Awarded Russian Order of Friendship
His Holiness Catholicos-Patriarch Mar Awa III of the Assyrian Church of the East was awarded the Order of Friendship by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin,...

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church in Gavray Reopens After Seven Years of Closure
The Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church in Gavray, France, reopened its doors for the first time in seven years during the Journées du Patrimoine, a national heritage celebration. The closure, which...

Assyrian Church of the East Hosts Food Festival in San Jose, California, to Celebrate Cultural Traditions
The Assyrian Food Festival returned to San Jose, hosted by the Assyrian Church of the East, offering attendees a chance to experience traditional Assyrian cuisine and culture. The...

Chaldean Catholic Church Community Shares Memories to Preserve Cultural Heritage in Detroit
Father Manuel Boji, a member of the Chaldean Catholic Church, shares his early call to priesthood in an interview conducted by Robin Darling Young, associate professor of Church...