4E TV is a Greek TV station based in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki , historically also known as Thessalonica, Salonika or Salonica, is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of the region of Central Macedonia as well as the capital of the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace...

. It is a religious-themed channel run by the Orthodox Church of Greece and is the first television channel in the world dedicated to the Greek Orthodox

Greek Orthodox Church

The Greek Orthodox Church is the body of several churches within the larger communion of Eastern Orthodox Christianity sharing a common cultural tradition whose liturgy is also traditionally conducted in Koine Greek, the original language of the New Testament...

 faith. It is currently available OTA in Central Macedonia

Central Macedonia

Central Macedonia is one of the thirteen regions of Greece, consisting of the central part of the region of Macedonia. With a population of over 1.8 million, it is the second most populous in Greece after Attica.- Administration :...

 and throughout the rest of the country via satellite on Hellas Sat 2. 4E is also available worldwide via satellite transmission; in Australia and New Zealand through UBI World TV

UBI World TV

UBI World TV is an Australian digital satellite pay television service that broadcasts predominantly ethnic channels. It launched in late 2004 and currently offers over 80 channels in its lineup from over 20 countries in over 12 languages.The company also provides entertainment and information...

 and in Asia & Africa via Telstar 10

Telstar

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 & Optus D2

Optus

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satellites. It is not yet available in North America but is expected to launch soon

Programming

4E TV features a wide array of programming about the Orthodox faith as well as live Church services. In addition, 4E also provides wholesome, informative and entertaining family programming. Programs are organized by category:

• Theologikes- programmes about the Orthodox faith
• Latreia- programmes focusing on various church services, including live coverage of the Divine Liturgy service on Sundays
• Politismos- programmes about Greek culture
• Enhmerosi- Informational programmes
• Psigagogia- family entertainment
• Ekpaideusi- educational series
• Oikogenia- programmes about family life, raising a family with the Orthodox faith
• Paidi- children's programmes