Vazelon Monastery: From Abandonment to the Investment Program of 2026 - New Development for the Historic Monastery of Pontians
The Vazelon Monastery in Pontus, a significant symbol of Pontian Greek heritage, is undergoing restoration and development after years of neglect.
Iskender Pasha: How the renegade bishop Alexandros Potouras of Chousamantes realized that Christianity is a one-way street
The article discusses the conversion of local Christians to Islam in the province of Of, Trabzon, due to constant attacks and pressures, highlighting the role of Bishop Alexandros Potouras in this religious transformation.
"Go and Pray at Home".. Friday Preacher in Trabzon admonishes worshippers for being distracted by their phones
A Friday preacher in Trabzon, Turkey admonished worshippers for being distracted by their mobile phones during the sermon, suggesting that they might as well pray at home if they cannot focus.
A century later: Turkey begins the hunt for the lost treasures of Trabzon – The case goes to the Russian occupation of Pontus
Turkey is renewing efforts to reclaim historical manuscripts and artifacts taken during the Russian occupation of Trabzon a century ago, sparking diplomatic and cultural discussions.
Maçkalı Hasan Tunç, one of the leading exponents of the lyre of Matsouka
Maçkalı Hasan Tunç, a prominent figure in the traditional music of Matsouka, was born in 1912 in a village near Trabzon, Turkey.
Earthquake now 4.9 Richter in eastern Turkey
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kemah region of Erzincan, Turkey, with a focal depth of 4.52 km, and it was felt in Elazig, Trabzon, Adiyaman, Malatya, and surrounding provinces.