Unveiling the story behind the rarely talked about Lenten practice  For Catholics, Lent means a period of sacrifice. Often, ...

The last midweek Lent service will be held at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church on Wednesday, April 9. The reading of Jesus ...

The Akathist Hymn, which is chanted on the first five successive Fridays of Lent in the Eastern Orthodox Church, is dedicated ...

It is chanted in all Orthodox Churches throughout the world during the five Fridays in Great Lent and constitutes a very ...

The hymn tune "Beach Spring" tells a story of misprint and geography — it reminds Coggin Heeringa of the natural springs ...

Packed pews, rollicking singing and emotional devotions have marked Lent worship services at Notre Dame d’Haiti, the Catholic ...

This story originally appeared in the March 2025 issue of Town&Gown magazine. For seven weeks each spring, Centre County’s ...

As the midday sun filtered through the colorful stained-glass windows depicting scenes from the Bible, including the crucifixion and resurrection, sounds of the organ filled the wooden sanctuary with ...

Because of the plethora of seafood options in Baton Rouge, it isn't difficult for Christians who observe Lent to abstain from eating meat on Fridays. This year, the 40-day Lenten period ends ...

The first day of spring is upon us and so are other key dates and spring holidays to look forward to, such as Easter, Passover, Good Friday and the end of Lent. Unlike many other holidays ...

Anchor Hymns brought together a community of musicians ... Right now, we’re in Lent, where we’re reminded that “you are ashes and to ashes you shall return.” We’re not afraid of thinking ...