Cyprus’ Greek Orthodox Archbishop Chrysostomos II dies at 81
Nicosia, Cyprus AP Archbishop Chrysostomos II, the outspoken leader of Cyprus’ Greek Orthodox Christian Church whose forays into the country’s complex politics and finances fired up supporters and detractors alike, has died. He was 81. The state-run Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation reported his death Monday. Cyprus’ Greek Orthodox Archbishop Chrysostomos II speaks to the media during […]
Cyprus Church says “Satanic” Eurovision entry must be yanked
Nicosia, CyprusAP The Orthodox Church of Cyprus on Tuesday called for the withdrawal of the country’s controversial entry into this year’s Eurovision song contest titled El Diablo, charging that the song makes an international mockery of country’s moral foundations by advocating “our surrender to the devil and promoting his worship”. The Holy Synod, the church’s […]