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The 1,600-year-old Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrios in the Gaza Strip has reportedly collapsed, resulting in casualties according to the Greek public media ERT. The Hamas-controlled Interior Ministry confirmed that the victims were among those seeking refuge in the compound as a result of Israeli bombing.

Al Jazeera reported two casualties in the Israeli airstrike, adding that dozens of people were believed to remain trapped in the rubble. The media also added that the church served as a refuge for many people amid the ongoing conflict in the region. According to ERT, about 50 people, mostly women and children, were present during the incident. The Holy Orthodox Order of the Holy Great Martyr George claimed the confirmation of the explosion. According to the Order’s data regarding the victims, “150-200 people are dead, and that number is expected to rise.”


The Church of Saint Porphyrios is an ancient and sizable place of worship in the region. It is believed to be the third oldest church in the world. The original temple at this location dates back to 425 CE. However, the current church was built by the Crusaders around the 1150s. Historical records from the 15th century also mention its dedication to the Virgin Mary. It has been preserved throughout time and was restored in 1856.

While some architectural elements such as cornices and bases can be traced back to the Crusader period, many other parts of the church were added at later dates. The church’s walls, constructed from time-worn limestone, offer a refuge with their ability to provide warmth in the winter and coolness in the summer.


Saint Porphyrios is especially significant for Christians, as he valiantly opposed polytheistic religions that once held sway in Gaza and the broader Levant.

Legend has it that Saint Porphyrios had a severe leg ailment. Despite his affliction, he embarked on a pilgrimage from his meditative spot in the Jordanian wilderness to Jerusalem, seeking divine healing. During his time in this ancient city, it is believed he entered into a transcendent state, encountering Jesus Christ, and emerged from it miraculously cured.

After the death of Gaza’s bishop in the year 395, Porphyrios, a priest, was called upon to assume a critical role in safeguarding the local Christian community from harassment by pagan adherents. At that time, Gaza had just three Christian churches amidst a multitude of pagan temples and idols. However, Saint Porphyrios’ presence brought about a significant change. It is believed he oversaw the baptism of 237 men, 35 women, and 14 children.


His strong ties with the Roman Emperor and Empress bore fruit in 401 when an imperial edict ordered the destruction of pagan temples in Gaza and the reinstatement of privileges for Christians. Additionally, Saint Porphyrios received funds from the emperor to construct a new church in Gaza, erected on the very site of the chief pagan temple. The Church of Saint Porphyrios stands as a testament to his enduring legacy.
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Muslims and Jews will bleed us dry with their forever-wars.

I hope you now understand why we drove them out of Spain.
 
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I kinda wish Muslims and Jews just lived in Central Asia and killed each other there instead of the bedrock of Christendom and of civilization too. Pretty fitting with the retarded feud between dumb and dumber on who can be more annoying and deleterious towards the rest of the world.

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And then one day for no reason at all, all of greece suddently became pro palestine.
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They still hate Turks for being literal Muslim faggots (and capturing the Hagia Sophia). I doubt they like their retarded, violent Arab brethren more just because Israel is destroying their history as well.
 
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Sandniggers and Kikes vs. Orthobros
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If true, this Church actually predates the Schism by a long shot. All Catholics should be pissed off.

Edit: LOL, just told one of my I don't need no church protestant friends about this and they immediately said well it must have been they were using the building as a Hamas weapons depot. What the literal fuck?
 
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If true, this Church actually predates the Schism by a long shot. All Catholics should be pissed off.
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As a roman catholic myself, I've honestly thought about going over to Orthodoxy, as our current pope is a megafaggot heretic and I've noticed Orthodox Catholics act nicer and at least less liberal and insufferable than my fellow romans.
 
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As a roman catholic myself, I've honestly thought about going over to Orthodoxy, as our current pope is a megafaggot heretic and I've noticed Orthodox Catholics act nicer and at least less liberal and insufferable than my fellow romans.
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I've been waffling between Eastern Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy myself.
 
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On a similar topic I sometimes (often) wonder if phrases like "Turn the other cheek" were either edited or just straight up added into the bible post mortem by infiltrators.
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Jeff Cavins explained this in one of his apologetics lectures. He said basically that back in their day it was a much bigger insult to do this to your enemy as you were basically calling them out as a little bitch. Who really is the bigger man here?
 
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Blobby's Murder Knife said:
Jeff Cavins explained this in one of his apologetics lectures. He said basically that back in their day it was a much bigger insult to do this to your enemy as you were basically calling them out as a little bitch. Who really is the bigger man here?
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Interesting, I do wonder what Jesus would think of it if he witnessed the madness of today though.
 
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You have no idea just how hard this video gets me. His vivid description of worldwide antisemitism has made me as happy as a nigger with food stamps in KFC.
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Self-awareness level: 0. I don't want to kill them, just want to see them repent and accept Christ. I mean remember the destruction of the second temple. How many Christians were killed? Big thunk.
 
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You have no idea just how hard this video gets me. His vivid description of worldwide antisemitism has made me as happy as a nigger with food stamps in KFC. I just wish it were even half as serious as this kike says it is.
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>The largest scale demonstration of anti-Semitism in the history of the world.

Bros...did he just deny the Holocaust?


>We are a people who have been kicked out of every place we have ever lived for 2000 years.

But of course, it was never your fault, right?
 
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>The largest scale demonstration of anti-Semitism in the history of the world.

Bros...did he just deny the Holocaust?


>We are a people who have been kicked out of every place we have ever lived for 2000 years.

But of course, it was never your fault, right?
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Bros it's almost like................like Jews are.........................b.....a.....d?
 
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