Russians and Orthodox in some other countries observe Christmas on Jan. 7.. But Ukraine, which is a predominantly Orthodox country, officially observed Christmas this year as a public holiday on ...

Orthodox Christians packed churches Saturday night for Christmas Eve services, a holiday overshadowed for many believers by conflict. Traditions vary, but typically the main worship service for ...

Orthodox Christmas: Why it’s celebrated by some believers 13 days after Dec. 25 by: PETER SMITH, Associated Press. Posted: Jan 6, 2024 / 01:02 AM EST. Updated: Jan 6, 2024 / 01:02 AM EST.

All Eastern Orthodox agree that Dec. 25 is the date of Christmas, or the Feast of the Nativity, as they call it. The question is whether Dec. 25 falls on Dec. 25 or Jan. 7. That requires a little ...

While much of the world has Christmas in the rearview mirror by now, people in some Eastern Orthodox traditions will celebrate the holy day on Sunday. Certain Eastern Orthodox churches, including ...

In the United States, observances vary — even within traditions. Churches in the Greek and Antiochian traditions, along with the Orthodox Church in America, observed Christmas on Dec. 25.

Orthodox Christmas: Why it’s celebrated by some believers 13 days after Dec. 25 by: PETER SMITH, Associated Press. Posted: Jan 6, 2024 / 12:02 AM CST. Updated: Jan 6, 2024 / 12:02 AM CST.

While much of the world has Christmas in the rearview mirror by now, people in some Eastern Orthodox traditions will celebrate the holy day on Sunday. Certain Eastern Orthodox churches, including ...