The Jewish holiday of Passover begins Saturday, April 12 at sundown and goes until nightfall on Sunday, April 20. There are ...

Traditions persist Many Orthodox Christians maintain particular traditions for Christmas Eve on Jan. 6, including a special meatless evening dinner that features particular ingredients and dishes.

Cracking these eggs together is a popular tradition. Pascha is far more than just a holiday; it is the very foundation of the Orthodox Christian faith. It celebrates the victory of light over ...

Tribune-Review Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 9:13 a.m. | Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 9:13 a.m. Worshipers gathered at St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church in Monroeville to ...

Monday, Russian Orthodox Christians observed Christmas Eve with time-honored ... hold a special service every year filled with traditions and prayer. St. John's Russian Orthodox Cathedral has ...

However, traditions may vary depending on the country a person is from. "Easter is a big deal for Orthodox Christians, even more so than Christmas," says George E. Demacopoulos, PhD, co-director ...

As a rule, the Russian President celebrates Christmas outside Moscow MOSCOW, December 16. /TASS/. On Orthodox Christmas Russian President Vladimir Putin will as usual attend a church service ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Orthodox Christians and all Russian citizens celebrating Christmas ... moral values, traditions of charity. Folk and family customs passed from ...

According to traditions ... is known as Merelots. Christmas is no exception and people will visit the graves of loved ones while priests offer prayers. The Greek Orthodox Church also celebrates ...