Sunday, Feb. 2, is the feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Mass readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Hebrews ...

First, is there actually a growing trend of young men looking to become Orthodox Christians? Second, is it correct to ...

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Thousands of Albanians gathered in the capital on Thursday to pay their last respects to Archbishop ...

Pope Francis, reflecting on the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, says it serves as a reminder that Jesus is salvation ...

Archbishop Anastasios, an ecumenical movement leader credited with helping to revitalize the Orthodox Church in ...

The sacred performance signals a deepening of Catholic-Orthodox dialogue and a potential step toward a papal visit to Serbia.

The educational conferences which have marked the end of the Christmas season in Moscow since the end of the Soviet Union are ...

The Paschal candle represents Christ, the Light of the World. The pure beeswax of which the candle is made represents the sinless Christ who was formed in the womb of His Mother. The wick ...

Kollyva, the boiled wheat-based sweet offered at Greek Orthodox memorial services for the souls of the dead, has roots in ...

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated globally from Jan. 18-25 each year. The Week of Prayer for ...

Christmas, a Christian festival marking the birth of Jesus Christ, is celebrated annually on 25 December by most Christians. The date, chosen by the Roman Catholic ... saved the world from evil ...

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