The faithful gathered for a more than symbolic rite at St. Elias Orthodox Church in Damascus — the Feast of All Antiochian Saints.

A church bombing in Damascus killed worshippers during a feast day. The Antiochian Church honors them as new martyrs, echoing ...

She founded several schools, including the first free U.S. Catholic school. Today, she is considered the founder of the U.S. Catholic school system. Her feast day is Jan. 4.