Calendar of Feast Days: Who Celebrates Today, February 25, 2026
The Orthodox Church commemorates the memory of Saint Tarasius, Archbishop of Constantinople, on February 25, 2026, as well as other martyrs revered for their faith.
Constantinople views Moscow Patriarchate as a tool of Kremlin propaganda
A Constantinople cleric expresses concerns about the Moscow Patriarchate's alignment with Kremlin propaganda and asserts the independence of the Constantinople Church in serving the community.
The book blogger praises the novel: I felt I was reading anywhere but at home
A book blogger praises Anthony Doerr's 'Cloud Cuckoo Land', highlighting its intricate narrative and timeless themes.
Eugenios Antoniadis: From Constantinople to... Planet Mars
The article recounts the life and contributions of Eugenios Antoniadis, a significant Greek astronomer born in Constantinople 156 years ago.
Minas Vasileiadis: The (current) man behind the last Greek-language newspaper in Constantinople
Minas Vasileiadis is the current publisher of 'I Apogevmatini', the only Greek-language newspaper still published in Constantinople, which signifies the ongoing presence of the Greek community despite historical declines.
Calendar of Saints: Who celebrates today, February 6
The Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Photios the Great, Patriarch of Constantinople and Equal-to-the-Apostles, on February 6, acknowledging his significant contributions to theology and the preservation of ancient Greek literature.
The Byzantine Empire Trembled, Constantinople Burned. And it all started from the Fans' Groups
The Nika Riots were one of the bloodiest and most dramatic uprisings in Byzantine history, erupting in Constantinople in January 532 during the reign of Emperor Justinian I, triggered by tensions between rival chariot racing factions.
Tuesday the 13th: Do everyone consider it a cursed day? – All the theories
The article explores the superstitions surrounding Tuesday the 13th, particularly focusing on its association with historic events like the fall of Constantinople.
Constantinople’s ‘Antichrist’ and British spooks trying to split Orthodox Christianity – Russian intel
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claims that the Patriarch of Constantinople is working with British intelligence to sow division within Orthodox Christianity, labeling Bartholomew I as the 'Antichrist.'
The Code from the 6th Century Remained the Foundation of Law in Europe until Napoleon
The Justinian Code, enacted on this day in 537 AD, served as the main legal framework of the Byzantine Empire and remained an essential legal document until the fall of Constantinople in 1453.