Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Khartoum

The Church in 2015

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

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]

The church in 1914

During the Battle of Khartoum in April 2023, the church was used as shelter for civilians and Greek citizens.[6][7]

  • Church interior
    Church interior
  • Church interior
    Church interior
  • Church sign
    Church sign
  • Church entrance
    Church entrance
  • Memorial plaque
    Memorial plaque
  • Church exterior
    Church exterior
  • View of Khartoum with the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in the background on the far right, c. 1907
    View of Khartoum with the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in the background on the far right, c. 1907

See also

References

  1. ^ "Sudan Council of Churches | World Council of Churches". www.oikoumene.org. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  2. ^ "Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Khartoum, Sudan". World Orthodox Directory. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  3. ^ Staff, C. N. N. (2014-06-30). "Witnesses: Sudan demolishes church in latest persecution of Christians". CNN. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  4. ^ "Are Christians in Sudan facing persecution?". BBC News. 2015-06-22. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  5. ^ Kokkinidis, Tasos (18 April 2023). "Greeks of Sudan: A Tumultuous History". Greek Reporter.
  6. ^ "15 Greeks Trapped inside Greek Orthodox Church in Sudan | Parikiaki Cyprus and Cypriot News". 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2023-04-24.
  7. ^ Gale, Alexander (April 19, 2023). "Greek Church Becomes Haven for Civilians Caught in Sudan Crossfire". Greek Reporter.
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