Eastern Orthodox Church with Byzantine heritage
A Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, was attacked during a funeral, leaving nine dead and dozens wounded. Authorities are hunting the attackers; the government, king, and regional leaders condemn the act as extremism. Security has been stepped up nationwide while Christians in the country face renewed tensions.
Journalists and worshippers have been locked inside Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre overnight, witnessing a rare, shared space among Armenian, Catholic and Greek Orthodox traditions. The experience highlights centuries of custody arrangements and ongoing religious ritual.