To mark Jesus’ destruction of Hades (the Greek term is synonymous with Hell; Orthodox do not believe in purgatory) and freeing of the dead, parishioners threw bay leaves and flowers into the air ...

Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria on Monday braved the freezing winter weather to plunge into icy waters as they observed centuries-old Epiphany traditions ...

Senior Orthodox clergy said prayers for the prosperity of the people and blessed the colors of representative army units — a tradition abandoned in 1946 and re-established in 1992.

We have been studying a verse that seems to go against the popular picture of Jesus as the Prince of Peace: “…and whoever does not have a sword must sell his coat and buy one” (Luke 22:36-38 ...

The Orthodox Christian ceremony, which is attended by Catholics and other Christians, as well, has been held continuously since at least 1106.

Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers have plunged into icy rivers and lakes across Bulgaria to recover crucifixes cast by priests in ceremonies commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ.

Both Orthodox Easter and Easter Sunday are Christian festivals where believers celebrate the resurrection of Jesus - it's the most important festival in the Christian Calendar.

A prominent Orthodox rabbi in Toronto has condemned the latest book by celebrity Rabbi Shmuley Boteach and pronounced it is “forbidden” for anyone to buy or read it. In an open letter ...

The Greek Orthodox Church accuses the director of the movie “Titanic” of historical ignorance and trying to damage the Christian faith by claiming that the tomb of Jesus Christ may have been ...

Honoring traditions dating back to the Council of Nicea in 395 A.D., Orthodox Christians around the world observed Holy Pascha, the feast of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, on Sunday with music ...

Though its authenticity is disputed, the “Holy Fire” refers to a flame of purported divine origin that ignites inside Jesus’ tomb.