In contrast, the dietary observances of Orthodox Great Lent ... before Easter Nativity Fast, forty days before Christmas Apostles’ Fast, before the feast of Saints Peter and Paul Dormition ...

For those (arch)dioceses that do not mark today as the Ascension, the liturgical calendar allows celebration of the optional ...

Christians celebrate the Ascension, symbolizing Jesus' ascent to God. Le Monde explores the history and symbolism of one of ...

The clergy and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America ... in the Baptism of more than 10 people in the days leading up to Nativity. The cathedral is home to the relics of St. Herman of Alaska, and ...

Thousands of Orthodox Christians marked the feast day of Epiphany on Sunday with a traditional dip into icy water. MAGA showdown looming as conservative senators rage at parts of Trump bill ...

For millions of Orthodox believers, this date remains a sacred time to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, regardless of when other Christian sects. Oli joined the Latest News team in 2021 ...

As a Catholic feast day, Jan. 1 has historically ... is represented in the 15th-century icon “The Nativity,” prayed by Andrei Rublev. In the Orthodox tradition, sacred images of icons are ...

Following the Julian calendar, some Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas 13 days later than those who use the Gregorian calendar. The Feast of the Nativity will be celebrated Jan. 7.

MANILA, Philippines — A two-hour Walk of Thanksgiving kicked off the 10-day activities set by the Quiapo Church for the Feast of the Black Nazarene, which will culminate in the annual traslacion ...

In southern Italy, many villages hold processions and reenactments of the Nativity ... to the Eastern Orthodox calendar. The day begins with a church service, followed by a feast.

The traditional Orthodox Nativity Fast begins on November 15th ... The wild Christmas celebrations were common for both Churches on the feast day, December 25, when Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem.

Greece is primarily a Greek Orthodox nation ... decorate their houses with ornate nativity scenes and enjoy a seafood feast on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. There's also an annual Christmas ...