As a traveller weary from a long journey rests under a broad, leafy tree, so do Orthodox Christians making ... His Bright Resurrection. At this veneration we sing: “Before Thy Cross, we bow down, O ...

According to tradition, a part of the Holy Cross was discovered by ... the Wood of the Cross.' Adoration or veneration of an image or representation of Christ's cross does not mean that we ...

(The Conversation) — Churches around the world will be holding services for their three most important days during this Holy Week ... orations and the veneration of the cross.

The Orthodox ... to the veneration of the Theotokos are based primarily on what is called "a lack of scriptural evidence to support such a practice." While it is true that the Church depends heavily ...

(The Conversation) — Several threads, including pre-Christian mythology, veneration of relics in ... College of the Holy Cross. The views expressed in this commentary do not necessarily reflect ...

Pope Leo XIV's recent public blessing and visit to Marian sites highlight the central role of Virgin Mary veneration in ...

The religious based events are usually done through readings of the Gospel in the Bible, veneration of the cross and Holy Communion ... For Eastern Orthodox Christians, Easter is Sunday, May ...

College of the Holy Cross provides funding as a member ... These are the solemn orations and the veneration of the cross. The solemn orations are formal prayers offered by the assembled local ...