Two families of mixed Catholic and Orthodox Christian members are looking forward to celebrating Easter together on the same ...

Easter is another Christian holiday that has become very commercialized over the years. Christmas was the beginning and Easter the end of extremely important holidays for Christians around the world.

Pope Francis has made greater unity with the Orthodox a priority of his pontificate; he has especially expressed his desire ...

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 ...

“Heritage is about how we in the present engage with the past. This is why we argue that heritage relates more to the present ...

As Orthodox Easter approached, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a familiar move: calling for a ceasefire in Ukraine. On ...

Easter 2025 will be celebrated on April 20, but the date isn’t fixed. It is determined using a centuries-old formula tied to ...

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 ...

For Vainas and Barakos, church was a crucial part in maintaining their cultural identity, as it helped them meet others who shared similar traditions, family being a big one for Greeks. "We keep that ...

For Vainas and Barakos, church was a crucial part in maintaining their cultural identity, as it helped them meet others who shared similar traditions ... Greek Orthodox Church will glow with ...