The Greek Orthodox Priest Who Found His Calling In Israel
Father Philotheos is restoring a 17th century church serving 600 Greek Orthodox residents of Akko as well 30,000 people in surrounding villages.
Israel 21C 01.01.2023
He calls himself Father Philotheos, meaning “a friend of God” in Greek.
St. George Church, probably the first Christian house of worship built in Akko, dates back to 1631. A physician from Marseilles who visited the church in 1666 declared it was the most beautiful church in the Middle East.
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