That simple but so important Sign of the Cross we see so often holds a hidden history that takes us back to the origins of ...

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is a significant branch of African Christianity, separate to other forms of Eastern Orthodoxy. It also follows the Julian calendar. After 55 days of strict fasting ...

Today, more Christians of Middle Eastern origin live abroad than in the region. This Easter, Orthodox and Western Christians ...

Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians joined together in the solemn Good Friday Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle A member of the lay ...

The scent of herbs and flowers filled St. Elias the Prophet Orthodox Church on Saturday morning as the priest scattered roses and bay leaves throughout the sanctuary. The church’s youngest congregants ...

For most Christians, Easter is one of ... such as the idea of redemption and rebirth. Orthodox Easter is associated primarily with the "Eastern" world, which includes parts of the Middle East ...

Christians across Los Angeles County celebrated Maundy Thursday and many will attend church on Good Friday, April 18, to ...

On Good Friday, dozens of Utah Christians again took to the streets of downtown Salt Lake City and symbolically retraced ...

While many Christians ... known as Orthodox Easter, or more accurately, Pascha. This is considered the most important and joyous festival – the "Feast of Feasts" – in the Eastern Orthodox ...

“For Christians, Good Friday is an important ... The date of Easter and its related holidays also depend on if you’re Eastern Orthodox or not. The Eastern Orthodox Church uses the Julian ...