An Episcopal Church court has sided with a Virginia priest who was disciplined for engaging in a “Eucharistic fast” in ...

California’s perfect growing climate means that plant enthusiasts can find specimens here that would be considered exotic treasures in less fortunate states. Vendors often grow these plants in their ...

One time for tradition, two times for Christmas cheer The followers of Orthodox traditions inaugurate the spirit of Christmas with a 40-day fast, also called ‘The Holy Nativity Fast’, leading up to ...

In Orthodoxy, it is one of the twelve great feasts of the Lord and is preceded by a 40-day Nativity Fast. Author - Nuray Kapen January 7 is a day off in Kazakhstan. Since 2005, this date has been ...

MOUNT CRAWFORD — For some local Christians, it was a white Christmas. While many Western churches celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25, some Orthodox churches, including at least two regional ones, ...

Most people observe fasting, confession, and the Holy Communion. The 40-day Nativity fast often begins on 14 November every year.

Opening the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica has been a fixture of the Catholic Church's celebration of jubilee years since the Holy Year 1450, the Vatican said. Pope Francis chose "Pilgrims of Hope" ...

Although not practiced by the majority of Greeks Christmas Day marks the end of the Nativity Fast, a period of fasting and spiritual preparation lasting 40 days before Christmas. It was a time for ...

Third Sunday of Advent - Gaudate Sunday We wait in joyful hope Just after we have recited the Our Father at Mass, the following words are recited by the celebrant on our behalf: 'Deliver us, Lord, ...

There are several holy days during the fast: the Entry of the Theotokos (Mother of God) into the Temple on Nov. 21, the feast of St. Nicholas of Myra on Dec. 6, and the Maternity of Holy Anna ...

There are several holy days during the fast: the Entry of the Theotokos (Mother of God) into the Temple on Nov. 21, the feast of St. Nicholas of Myra on Dec. 6, and the Maternity of Holy Anna ...