Perhaps not many are aware that on the Greek island of Santorini, renowned worldwide for its natural beauty in the middle of the Aegean sea, a local church in the village of Imerovigli, houses an icon which the locals call the ‘Maltese’ Holy Mother of God. The story behind this holy…
Excerpt from the press conference given by Pope Francis during his flight back to Rome from the World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, 28 July 2013. Answering a question by the Russian journalist Alexey Bukalov, Pope Francis had this to say about the Byzantine liturgy. (Italian original) Alexey…
On Sunday, May 5th 2013, the Greek-Catholic church of Our Lady of Damascus was literally packed with Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian and other Slav faithful accompanied by their children. Since early in the morning, they flocked the church, carrying colourful Easter baskets which they placed in front of the iconostasis….
As in previous years, the Greek-Catholic Church of Our Lady of Damascus (Valletta, Malta) this year has celebrated the various services and divine liturgies characterizing the Holy Week and which lead to the glorious day of Holy Easter. Apart from members of the local community, these holy services and liturgies…
Mons. George Mifsud Montanaro jagħti intervista dwar il-fidi u l-ekumeniżmu:
From Easter Sunday till the holy feast of Pentecost, churches of the Eastern rite resound with this hymn: Χριστὸς ἀνέστη ἐκ νεκρῶν, θανάτῳ θάνατον πατήσας, καὶ τοῖς ἐν τοῖς μνήμασι, ζωὴν χαρισάμενος! Transliteration: Christós anésti ek nekrón, thanáto thánaton patísas, ké tís en tís mnímasi, zoín charisámenos! English translation: Christ is…
Services at ‘Our Lady of Damascus’ (Valletta) on Easter Sunday: Starting at 08.00: Matins of the Resurrection Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom Reading of the Gospel in different languages Distribution of the red paschal eggs
Reproductions of the icon of Our Lady of Damascus are now available in four formats. Picture of the icon (29cm x 20cm): Euro 1.50 Card size (21cm x 15cm): Euro 1 Postcard (15cm x 10.5cm): 50 cents Holy Picture: 20 cents. These can be acquired directly from the Greek-Catholic Church…
The Crucifixion: This is one of the 28 panels making up the bronze gate of the Church of Our Lady of Damascus (Valletta, Malta)
Here you can find our functions during the Holy Week in Our Lady of Damascus Church in Valletta