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.
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.[3]
During the Battle of Khartoum in April 2023, the church was used as shelter for civilians and Greek citizens.[4][5]
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View of Khartoum with the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in the background on the far right, c. 1907
See also
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
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