Russia's invasion, which began in February 2022, has also been a source of religious controversy within the Eastern Orthodox ...

The 95-year-old head of the Albanian Orthodox Church, who is known for his involvement in the ecumenical movement, has been ...

More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.

While many have taken down their Christmas trees and put away their decorations until next year, Christians in Eastern ...

Christmas for the Eastern Orthodox Church is next Tuesday, and for the Ukrainian community here in the Valley, it is both a time to celebrate and pray for peace.

Orthodox Christians marked a somber Christmas on Jan. 7 in the war-torn Gaza Strip, with worshippers saying there would be no ...

Poland's President Andrzej Duda and First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda have sent greetings to members of their country’s ...

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 7, 2025 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Orthodox Christmas: "Today, we join Orthodox Christians, including Coptic Christians, and ...

Orthodox Christians marked a sombre Christmas on Tuesday in the war-torn Gaza Strip, with worshippers saying there would be no gifts for children and no joy during this year's holiday.

As the service concludes, those gathered reflect on the beauty and mystical nature of Christ’s birth. They hold candles and ...

This article discusses the final category: federal holidays that are religious in origin but are now seemingly celebrated secularly, with New Year’s Day as an excellent example of that.