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A Brave Bishop During PersecutionSt. Theopemptus was the Bishop of Nicomedia during the time of Emperor Diocletian, who ruled the Roman Empire. He was...

The Second Council of Nicaea (787 AD)The Second Council of Nicaea was the seventh major meeting (or ecumenical council) of the Christian Church. It...

A Church Writer During the Time of ConstantineJohn of Nicomedia was a priest (presbyter) in the Church of Nicomedia, located in Bithynia (in today’s...

A Unique Assembly When I first entered the Serbian Parliament, what struck me was its democratic feel. There were no aristocrats or wealthy-looking individuals. Instead,...

Duration and Stability of the Parliament The Serbian Parliament is elected for a term of four years, but it typically functions for only about two...

The Journey Up the Stairs As I climbed the old, creaking staircase, I let out a sigh of relief when I finally reached the top....

While the European Union (EU) may appear primarily as an economic union, it is, in reality, a union of civilizations. Particularly in Turkey today,...

Ensar guide – Istanbul is not an ordinary place. It’s a cosmopolitan city that dates centuries back. It survived different rullers, empires. Istanbul hosted many...

Tour guide EnsarI was born in Turkey and live in Turkey, Istanbul. I have been a professional tour guide for 25 years. Although I...

Ensar Islamoglu – ask your question about IstanbulMe, Ensar Islamoglu, as a private tour guide answered the Frequently Asked Questions about Istanbul, in the...