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Greece Orthodox Church Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage in Historic Move – The Guardian

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ATHENS, Greece – In a historic move, Greece has become the first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage. The decision marks a significant milestone for the country and its LGBTQ community. The new law, which was approved by the Greek parliament, signifies a major shift in the traditionally conservative country. The move has been widely celebrated by LGBTQ activists and supporters who have long advocated for marriage equality. The decision has been met with …

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Christian Orthodox Church Divided Over Historic Same-Sex Marriage Legalization in Greece 2024

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Athens, Greece – In a historic move, Greece has become the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to legalize same-sex marriage. The decision, reached after a 176-76 vote in parliament, also allows same-sex couples to legally adopt children. The passing of the new law marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward greater social equality. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hailed the new law as a bold step toward abolishing a serious inequality. However, the decision has …

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Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage in Greece Expected to Finally Pass After Decades-Long Battle

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ATHENS, Greece – After years of perseverance, Stella Belia, a 57-year-old drama teacher, is on the verge of witnessing her relentless fight for legal recognition reach its conclusion. Greek lawmakers are set to vote on legalizing same-sex marriage on Thursday, making Greece the first Orthodox Christian country to take this significant step. Stella Belia, who has been advocating for same-sex marriage since she realized her own identity, expressed the relief she feels at the potential …

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