Holy Wednesday is when Orthodox Christians observe the Sacrament of Holy Unction for the forgiveness of sin and the healing of the soul and body. It also marks the moment Mary Magdalene anointed ...

On April 16 this year, the Orthodox Church marks Holy Wednesday, a day that recalls the betrayal of Jesus Christ by Judas Iscariot and the anointing of Christ with precious ointment by a repentant ...

It calls for remembrance of two parables, or teachings, of Jesus Christ relating to spiritual vigilance, according to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Holy Wednesday, also known as Spy ...

The Salt Lake Tribune spoke with Father George Nikas, dean of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Salt Lake City, and the Rev. Martin Diaz, rector of the Cathedral of the Madeleine ...