The Greek Orthodox Church of the Pantocrator in Patras, Greece, stands out for having been modeled after Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.

Each winter, thousands of people descend on the tiny village of Meisenthal, France, a little more than an hour’s drive from ...

the Orthodox countries did not accept the changes to the calendar made by Pope Gregory. And so, the two churches often celebrate major feasts such as Christmas and Easter on different days ...

decorating homes and Christmas trees, and acts of charity as expressions of love and compassion. This article explores the unique traditions and celebrations in different countries. Tengrinews.kz - ...

Unlike most other Christian denominations, the Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on 7 January ... marked by a modest procession with whistles and few festive decorations adorning the streets. This ...

Patriarch Theophilos III, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, center, arrives at the Church of the Nativity, where Christians believe Jesus Christ was born - Orthodox Christians gathered in ...

Warren Scott STEUBENVILLE — While many have taken down their Christmas trees and put away their decorations until next year, Christians in Eastern Orthodox churches will begin celebrating the ...

Warren Scott STEUBENVILLE — While many have taken down their Christmas trees and put away their decorations until next year, Christians in Eastern Orthodox churches will begin celebrating the holiday ...

Some groups indulge in caroling, decorating houses with ... The newly created Orthodox Church of Ukraine also changed its Christmas date to December 25. There are two Orthodox churches that ...

Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day on January 7 meaning they may keep their decorations up until the middle of January. To be safe, we’d suggest taking decorations down in January 5 ...