The history of the spiritual center began with the miraculous appearance of the Icon of the Mother of God. A legend has it that this happened in 1470.

Orthodox believers celebrate the appearance of the Zhirovichi Icon of the Mother of God, one of the most revered icons in ...

The month of May is dedicated to Marian celebrations, so here’s a look at the history and traditions about Mary and why ...

The holy icon of Panagia Soumela, located in the homonymous Holy Church in Vermio, northern Greece, is the symbol of Hellenism in Pontus.

Pope Leo XIV closed his first public blessing as pontiff with a Hail Mary, after invoking the feast day of Our Lady of Pompei. On ...

Pope Leo XIV's recent public blessing and visit to Marian sites highlight the central role of Virgin Mary veneration in ...

Turov hosted solemn celebrations marking the 1020th anniversary of the Turov eparchy of the Belarusian Orthodox Church ...

Emma Stuart from Manorcunningham spent her Easter in Athens. In a special feature, she tells us how Holy Week brought ...

The new Pope Leo has led his first mass as pontiff in the Sistine Chapel, marking the end of the conclave. Speaking in English for the first time, he said his election as pope is both a cross to bear ...

"This is more than a Catholic triumph; it’s a cultural watershed for the United States," writes Christopher Hale.

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he ...