In a gesture of unity, Orthodox priests have been encouraged to shave their beards, as a symbolic act of brotherhood with ...

Fact checked by Karen CilliGrowing up Greek American, the question, "when is Orthodox Easter this year?" always popped up ...

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A Russian Orthodox priest has been sentenced to 14 days in custody over a 2014 photo in which he was shown with a Ukrainian flag, according to the cleric's own account and Russian media reports.

In a groundbreaking gesture of unity, Orthodox priests across the world have been encouraged—though not officially required—to shave their beards ahead of Easter, as a symbolic act of brotherhood with ...

In this combination photo Pope Francis walks past flowers as he celebrates Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 16, 2017, and Members of the Ukrainian community in Sacramento, Calif.

Easter is an important day for those of the Christian faith. It can fall on a different date from year to year, depending on the moon cycle.