There are some icons that are always in an Orthodox church, always in the same places. For example, Mary is always on the left of the Iconostasis and next to her is the patron saint of the church.

JERUSALEM — Preliminary findings from the investigation into the site where the body of Jesus Christ is traditionally believed to have been buried appear to confirm that portions of the tomb ...

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His work meant he also faced fierce criticism and sometimes threats from opponents of abortion. French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, known as the inventor of the abortion pill, died at the age ...

A court ruling in Egypt about St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai has sparked grave concern within the Greek Orthodox Church ...

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At the same time, we are deeply disappointed, yet again, at the legislature’s inclusion of anti-abortion language in the same budget. The addition of this language is purely symbolic and has no impact ...