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8+ min ago (178+ words) The seven trumpets of judgment in Revelation 8-9 notably begin with the "prayers of the saints" that rise to God in heaven (Rev. 8:3-4). Symbolically, the trumpets do not blow until the prayers of the saints come to God, and the angel throws the fiery censer to earth. Here's how Kline begins his sermon, emphasizing " Continue reading "The Prayer Meeting and the Course of History(Kline)" TO THE MODERN MIND, nothing is more remote and unrelated to world events than a Christian prayer meeting. What is so harmless and what so completely without influence on history-in-the-making as the handful of old-fashioned characters who wend their way week by week to their meeting place to pray? As a matter of fact " there is no political lobby, no council of state, no civil or ecclesiastical dictator, no army, no organization of scientists that wields…...

8+ min ago (266+ words) Today, Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew gathered in Nicaea of Bithynia, in western Turkey, to jointly commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council. Convened in 325 CE in the presence of Emperor Constantine the Great, this historic Council sealed the confession of faith for all of Christendom. According to protothema.gr, the [] Today, Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew gathered in Nicaea of Bithynia, in western Turkey, to jointly commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council. Convened in 325 CE in the presence of Emperor Constantine the Great, this historic Council sealed the confession of faith for all of Christendom. According to protothema.gr, the ceremony will be held at the archaeological site on the shores of Lake Nicaea, where Turkish archaeologists uncovered the remains of an impressive fourth-century basilica ten years ago. Scholars generally agree that…...

8+ min ago (266+ words) Today, Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew gathered in Nicaea of Bithynia, in western Turkey, to jointly commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council. Convened in 325 CE in the presence of Emperor Constantine the Great, this historic Council sealed the confession of faith for all of Christendom. According to protothema.gr, the [] Today, Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew gathered in Nicaea of Bithynia, in western Turkey, to jointly commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council. Convened in 325 CE in the presence of Emperor Constantine the Great, this historic Council sealed the confession of faith for all of Christendom. According to protothema.gr, the ceremony will be held at the archaeological site on the shores of Lake Nicaea, where Turkish archaeologists uncovered the remains of an impressive fourth-century basilica ten years ago. Scholars generally agree that…...

16+ min ago (260+ words) Jaipur: The famous Shri Sanwaliaji Temple, popularly known as Shri Sanwaliaji Seth in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, has received a record Rs 51 crore of donations in just a period of two months. Besides cash donations, two quintals of silver and one kilogram of gold were also received in the temple during this period. The counting of donations for the Sanwalia Seth's Bhandara was completed on Thursday in six phases under tight security in the presence of government and temple board officials. Additional District Collector and Chief Executive Officer Prabha Gautam said to the media that a total of "40 crore 74 lakh 40 thousand 543 and 985 grams of gold and 86 kg 200 grams of silver was received in the donation box of the Thakurji. At the same time "10 crore 52 lakh 89 thousand 569 in cash and money orders, along with 219 grams 400 milligrams of gold and 121 kg 593 grams of silver…...

23+ min ago (467+ words) Iznik, Turkey, Nov 28, 2025 / 08:05 am Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea on Friday in the Turkish city historically known as the birthplace of the Nicene Creed, calling Christians to overcome "the scandal of divisions" and to renew their commitment to unity. The pope spoke during an ecumenical prayer service held at the archaeological site of the ancient Basilica of Saint Neophytos on the shore of Lake Iznik, southeast of Istanbul. The gathering marked one of the most symbolic moments of his apostolic visit to Turkey, which has focused heavily on ecumenical and interreligious outreach. "We are all invited to overcome the scandal of divisions," he said, urging Christians to nurture "the desire for unity for which the Lord Jesus prayed and gave his life." Pope Leo and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, considered first among equals…...

44+ min ago (816+ words) Despite Gaza genocide, Morocco opens Israeli drone factory Pope Leo to meet Middle East Christian leaders in bid for unity FIFA and Swiss government fund West Bank community soccer fields How Gaza is entering an uncharted era of foreign guardianship Testing the waters: Is Saudi Arabia re-engaging with Lebanon? The Dutch election shows the far-right never lost its grip Lebanon a year on: Ceasefire with Israel is war by another name Inside Amir: A quiet portrait of leaving Iran How Hani Dajani built a safe space for Arab diaspora voices Migrant Ethiopian women see no relief from Pope's Lebanon visit Pope Leo XIV will join the leader of the world's Orthodox Christians on Friday to celebrate 1,700 years since one of the early Church's most important gatherings, on the second day of his visit to Turkey. The American pope began his…...

44+ min ago (390+ words) Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India] November 28 (ANI): The Prague Declaration on Freedom of Religion or Belief 2025 has firmly asserted the Tibetan Buddhist community's right to choose the successor of the 14th Dalai Lama without any political interference, a move widely seen as a rebuke to China's growing attempts to control the Tibetan spiritual lineage, as reported by Phayul. According to Phayul, the declaration, issued during the fifth anniversary conference of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA) at Prague Castle, reaffirmed that the freedom of religion or belief also encompasses the right of Tibetan Buddhists to determine their spiritual leaders independently. Also Read | Cyclone Ditwah: PM Narendra Modi Announces 'Operation Sagar Bandhu', Says India Stands Firmly With Sri Lanka in Its Hour of Need (See Pics). It further noted that this right must be upheld as the Dalai Lama, a Nobel…...

56+ min ago (250+ words) The organizers of the next World Youth Day " 2027 in South Korea " have released the official prayer for the event. Drawing from the theme " "Take courage! I have overcome the world" (Jn 16:33) " theofficial prayer invites young people to trust in the everlasting victory of Christ and to live theGospel ofRead More" WYD official prayer asks for "flame of Korean martyrs" faith" WYD official prayer asks for "flame of Korean martyrs" faith" Antoine Mekary | ALETEIA The organizers of the next World Youth Day -- 2027 in South Korea -- have released the official prayer for the event. Drawing from the theme " "Take courage! I have overcome the world" (Jn 16:33) " the The prayer expresses five key themes: Here is the text of the prayer: Loving Lord of all young people, Articles like these are sponsored free for every Catholic through the support of generous readers just…...

59+ min ago (76+ words) Ghanaian gospel musician Joyce Blessing has expressed concern about what she describes as increasing hypocrisy and division within the Christian community. - You are only allowed to submit content which you have created yourself. - No nudity, pornography and any unlawful content is permitted. - You grant GhanaWeb the right to publish and use your content. - You allow GhanaWeb to communicate with you using the info you provide. - GhanaWeb reserves the right to reject/remove your content without explanation....

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (240+ words) ANDREAS SOLARO | AFP Giving an overview of Judeo-Christian history in Turkey, from Abraham through St. Paul and the Byzantine times, Pope Leo urged today's small Christian community of Turkey to "nurture the seed of faith handed down to us by Abraham, the Apostles and the Fathers." The Holy Father met in the Latin Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Instanbul with bishops, priests, and other Church leaders, on November 28, the first full day of his trip. Acknowledging that Christians are a tiny minority in Turkey, the Pope urged them to trust in God's ways. The Pope also spoke of the significance of the Council of Nicea, and then of more recent history, the affection of the future St. John XXIII for Turkey. I would like to recall someone so dear to you,Saint John XXIII, who loved and served the…...