Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Khartoum
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation is a historic religious building in Khartoum, Sudan.[1] The church is part of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria.[2] The church is one of the last surviving in the city following anti-Christian violence and church demolition.[3][4]
History
[edit]The church was founded by Sudanese Greeks. The church stands in an area of the city with an adjoining school and community buildings, near where the Greek embassy once stood.[5]
During the Battle of Khartoum in April 2023, the church was used as shelter for civilians and Greek citizens.[6][7]
Gallery
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Church interior -
Church interior -
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Church exterior -
View of Khartoum with the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in the background on the far right, c. 1907
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Sudan Council of Churches | World Council of Churches". www.oikoumene.org. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ "Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Khartoum, Sudan". World Orthodox Directory. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ Staff, C. N. N. (2014-06-30). "Witnesses: Sudan demolishes church in latest persecution of Christians". CNN. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ "Are Christians in Sudan facing persecution?". BBC News. 2015-06-22. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ Kokkinidis, Tasos (18 April 2023). "Greeks of Sudan: A Tumultuous History". Greek Reporter.
- ^ "15 Greeks Trapped inside Greek Orthodox Church in Sudan | Parikiaki Cyprus and Cypriot News". 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
- ^ Gale, Alexander (April 19, 2023). "Greek Church Becomes Haven for Civilians Caught in Sudan Crossfire". Greek Reporter.
External links
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