The SS Peter and Paul Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral congregation gathers Jan. 6 outside to view the badnjak, a bonfire of burning Christmas trees.

News about Russian Orthodox Church, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

In the freezing heart of Kazan, I took the plunge with the Russian Walrus club. This cold-water tradition is part of a unique culture that blends strength, discipline, and community.

Several Orthodox monks and martyrs with ties to Alaska have already been canonized in the Orthodox Church in America, the now-independent offspring of the Russian Orthodox Church.

9 British and Irish Christmas traditions you need to adopt right now Brussels sprouts, roast goose and Wrenboys are all important aspects of the season.

The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era ...