Sixteenth century Pope Gregory XIII approved a revised, more astronomically precise calendar, which bears his name ... the following day. How do Eastern Orthodox observe Christmas?

Orthodox Christians around the world have been celebrating Christmas by attending church services. While the majority of the Christian world celebrate Christmas Day on 25 December, for many of the ...

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 ...