It is the only great Christian church which has been preserved from very early times, for the basilicas of St. John Lateran and St. Mary the Greater, at Rome, have been considerably altered.

The new Hagia Sophia (literally, 'Divine Wisdom') was in several ways unlike any other building ever constructed in the ancient world. First of all, it enclosed an unprecedented amount of space ...

The Philoptochos chapter of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin recently held a successful Fall Greek Food Fest. The local chapter helps the poor, sick, elderly, and anyone in need.

Instead, he chose St. Mary Major, a basilica on the other side of Rome. It's the first time in more than a century that a pope will be buried outside the Vatican walls.