Q. ‘Church of Saint Porphyrius’, which was seen in the news, is an orthodox church located in which city?
Answer: Gaza
Notes: An Israeli airstrike targeted a building near the historic Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza, which is part of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem. The church suffered significant damage as a result of this strike. It is the oldest active church in the city as it was consecrated 1600 years ago, and is named after 5th century Saint Porphyrius, known for Christianizing the pagan city of Gaza.
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