Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Khartoum explained

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 following anti-Christian violence and church demolition.^{[3] [4]}

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.^[5] During the Battle of Khartoum in April 2023, the church was used as shelter for civilians and Greek citizens.^{[6] [7]}

See also

• Christianity in Sudan

External links

• Internal and external views on YouTube

15.6068°N 32.5332°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sudan Council of Churches World Council of Churches . 2023-05-08 . www.oikoumene.org.
2. Web site: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Khartoum, Sudan . 2023-05-08 . World Orthodox Directory . en.
3. Web site: Staff . C. N. N. . 2014-06-30 . Witnesses: Sudan demolishes church in latest persecution of Christians . 2023-05-08 . CNN . en.
4. News: 2015-06-22 . Are Christians in Sudan facing persecution? . en-GB . BBC News . 2023-05-08.
5. Web site: Kokkinidis . Tasos . 18 April 2023 . Greeks of Sudan: A Tumultuous History . Greek Reporter.
6. Web site: 2023-04-18 . 15 Greeks Trapped inside Greek Orthodox Church in Sudan Parikiaki Cyprus and Cypriot News . 2023-04-24 . en-US.
7. Web site: Gale . Alexander . April 19, 2023 . Greek Church Becomes Haven for Civilians Caught in Sudan Crossfire . Greek Reporter.