EDITOR’S NOTE (Nick Stamatakis): This may not seem like a “normal” state of affairs in the US, but it explains what we all know and yours truly has said many times – regarding the inextricable relationship of Orthodoxy – at all levels – with the “soul” of Greece (No, the Phanariots of Istanbul are not part of the Greek soul”…) It is the most important part of the Greek national identity.  The exercise took place in Protaras, an area in Cyprus from where the occupied vacant city of Famagusta is clearly visible, a couple of miles across the dividing line.

And a note to our friends at the State Department: You are so busy calling out the Russians for illegally occupying Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, but you say NOTHING AT ALL about the illegal occupation of Cyprus, going on for 48 years – for which you are clearly responsible, at least in part. Don’t ever believe that your cynicism is not noticed!!

BELOW IS THE NEWS IN ENGLISH AND GREEK

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Greek Cypriot Priests Are Trained To Fire Weapons!..

TranslatedSource- greekcitytimes.com – original source- sigmalive.

Following an invitation from Brigadier General Loukas Hatzimichael, on Tuesday morning, Metropolitan Vassilios of the Diocese of Constantias-Famagusta, accompanied with clergymen, went to the renovated shooting range in the area Fanos in Protaras.

Here, the Cypriot priests had the opportunity to be informed about the operational exercises that are being conducted in the area too, Famagusta News reported.

During their stay, the clergymen also participated in shooting training, using HK-11 (300m), G3-A3 (100m) and revolver (50m).

After the end, a treat was offered at the small chapel of Panagia Panagiotissa in Protaras.

An award was given to the best shooters.

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Iερείς συμμετείχαν σε βολές με πυροβόλα όπλα στον Πρωταρά (pics)