Hundreds of protesters opposed to bill allowing same-sex marriage rally in Greek capital
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hundreds of protesters opposed to bill allowing same-sex marriage rally in Greek capital

New Indian Express  

ATHENS: More than 1,500 protesters gathered in central Athens on Sunday to oppose legislation that would legalize same-sex marriage in Greece. "Unfortunately, the woke agenda has also reached Greece and that agenda includes the marriage of homosexuals," Dimitris Natsios, leader of the far-right and strongly religious Niki party told the Associated Press. "Greece is a Christian Orthodox country and our tradition does not allow this.. We know and respect one type of marriage: The Orthodox Christian wedding. If the bill is approved, Greece would become the first majority Orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriage.

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Attack on two transgender people shocks Greek city due to host Pride event
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Attack on two transgender people shocks Greek city due to host Pride event

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Greece just legalized same-sex marriage. Will other Orthodox countries join them any time soon?
10 months, 1 week ago

Greece just legalized same-sex marriage. Will other Orthodox countries join them any time soon?

Associated Press  

Greece has become the first majority-Orthodox Christian nation to legalize same-sex marriage under civil law. A 2016 statement by a council of most Orthodox churches called marriage between a man and a woman “the oldest institution of divine law” and said members were forbidden from entering same-sex unions. But he added that the church must respond to members in such …

After Greece's legalisation of same-sex marriage, will other Orthodox countries follow suit?
10 months, 1 week ago

After Greece's legalisation of same-sex marriage, will other Orthodox countries follow suit?

New Indian Express  

Greece has become the first majority-Orthodox Christian nation to legalise same-sex marriage under civil law. Eastern Orthodox leadership, despite lacking a single doctrinal authority like a pope, has been united in opposing recognition of same-sex relationships both within its own rites and in the civil realm. Two small majority-Orthodox countries, Montenegro and Cyprus, have authorised same-sex unions in recent years, …

Greece just legalized same-sex marriage. Will other Orthodox Christian countries join them any time soon?
10 months, 1 week ago

Greece just legalized same-sex marriage. Will other Orthodox Christian countries join them any time soon?

LA Times  

A protester in Athens raises a banner during a rally against same-sex marriage this month. A 2016 statement by a council of most Orthodox churches called marriage between a man and a woman “the oldest institution of divine law” and said members were forbidden from entering same-sex unions. But he added that the church must respond to members in such …

Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage
10 months, 1 week ago

Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Greece on Thursday became the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex civil marriage, despite opposition from the influential, socially conservative Greek Church. Mitsotakis tweeted after the vote that Greece “is proud to become the 16th country to legislate marriage equality.” “This is a milestone for human rights, reflecting today’s Greece — a progressive, and democratic country, …

Hundreds of protesters opposed to bill allowing same-sex marriage rally in Greek capital
10 months, 1 week ago

Hundreds of protesters opposed to bill allowing same-sex marriage rally in Greek capital

The Independent  

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Greek government says it stands by same-sex marriage pledge even after opposition from the Church
1 year ago

Greek government says it stands by same-sex marriage pledge even after opposition from the Church

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s center-right government said Thursday it would fulfill a commitment to legalize same-sex marriage, sidestepping staunch opposition from the country’s influential Orthodox Church. The Church’s main argument centered around the issue of raising children, claiming they are being treated as “accessories” and “companion pets” for gay couples. “But at the same time, we are implementing our policy, …

Greece's opposition vows to legalize same-sex marriage
1 year, 8 months ago

Greece's opposition vows to legalize same-sex marriage

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Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The leader of Greece’s opposition has promised to legalize same-sex marriage …

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