Although no clergy were present, about two dozen Unalaskans took part in a starring ceremony Jan. 7 under the direction of ...

as the parish of Sainte-Elena in Monte-Carlo organised the Orthodox Christmas celebration. The event was chaired by His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe, and was attended by believers ...

Orthodox Christians in Russia marked the feast day of Epiphany on Sunday with a traditional dip into icy water even as local emergencies issued weather warnings. Local media showed people bathing ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. For the most part, it is Christians in the Serbian Orthodox Church who celebrate Christmas in Kosovo, but there are also some Roman ...

Tony Slattery thanked fans of his new podcast in what would be his last ever message on Christmas Day - just weeks before his death from a heart attack. The comedian and actor, best known as a ...

TONY Slattery's heartbreaking final post was shared on Christmas Day shortly before his sudden death aged 65. The comedian passed away this morning following a heart attack on Sunday evening ...

The Russian Embassy in Turkmenistan congratulated the country’s Orthodox Christians on the bright holiday of the Nativity of Christ. “We wish you peace, goodness, love and prosperity!” the diplomatic ...

Orthodox Christmas. Kirill did not mention Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, but claimed Russia, a “young and very strong civilization,” is fighting a “biblical battle” against the “sick ...

BUTTE, Mont. — Most Christians observe Christmas on December 25th. But most Eastern Orthodox celebrate Christ's birth on January 7th. For parishioners at the Serbian Orthodox Church in Butte it ...

What comes to mind when you hear the word “Christmas"? Do you envision snow? Sleigh rides? A fresh-cut pine Christmas tree, decorated with ornaments? A Christian religious service in a big church?

The 92-year-old retired garment worker had been expecting the troupe of white-robed men from St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church, who visit parishioners on Jan. 6, Christmas Eve to Orthodox ...

The week of Jan. 7 – 13 marks the celebration of Russian Orthodox Christmas and the New Year. The world is turning another page as it enters 2025. This year is very important for the entire ...