490 To become the mother of the Savior, Mary "was enriched by God with gifts appropriate to such a role." 132 The angel Gabriel at the moment of the annunciation salutes her as "full of grace ...

For a slower, scenic journey, ferries to Paros from Athens is a great option. Depending on the route, the ferry ride takes around three to 4.5 hours, offering a more relaxed introduction to the island ...

The Orthodox Church commemorates the passing of Agia Anna on 25th of July. Agia Anna, the mother of the Theotokos (Panagia), was the wife of St. Joachim and the daughter of Mattham, a Levi priest.

Raging wildfires in Greece that broke out on Saturday have been burning forest and agricultural land, properties and pens, killing wildlife a ...

West Nile virus (WNV) is a priority pathogen that poses a high risk for public health emergencies of global concern. Although WNV is endemic to Africa, only few (n=63) whole genomic sequences are ...