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

A casual dinner photo reveals how small the Catholic world really is.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

The church’s live Nativity tradition started in 2010, as church members have volunteered to play the role of the Holy Family, the Wise Men, shepherds and an angel each holiday season.

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 ...

The parish has begun their Nativity fast, which began earlier this month and goes until Dec. 25. That means no meat, no dairy and no eggs for the entire period, said Reynolds.

PANAMA CITY — Holy Nativity Episcopal School has been recognized as a top private school within the state of Florida. According to a press release, this distinction is bestowed by The Guide to ...

PANAMA CITY — Holy Nativity Episcopal School has been recognized as a top private school within the state of Florida. According to a press release, this distinction is bestowed by The Guide to ...