A cloudless mist of burned incense lingers thickly, deliciously in Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church. Iconography of Simon, Matthew, Mary and Jesus line the stained-glass windows, the altar ...

Orthodox Christmas on January 7 brings together diverse communities across the Middle East and the global diaspora, ...

Eastern Orthodox Easter will be celebrated on May 5th this year. Easter is called Pascha in the Orthodox Church. Pascha is the Greek word for Passover. The celebration is the Holy Resurrection of Our ...

As the Catholic Church in the Holy Land entered Holy Week by literally retracing the steps of Jesus’ passion in Jerusalem, the Orthodox churches took their first steps into Lent. The Eastern churches ...

TBILISI, Georgia >> Pope Francis’ efforts to improve relations with the Georgian Orthodox Church suffered a public setback Saturday after the patriarchate decided not to send an official delegation to ...