Orthodox Easter ... while following an icon of Christ. This is done to recall Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. The olive leaves are later pushed into little sacks to be burnt as incense in the ...

Former Bishop of Thessaloniki Anthimos, known for his outspoken and often controversial stance on national issues, passed away on Thursday ... The Greek Orthodox Holy Monastery of St. Catherine on ...

The Greek Orthodox Holy Monastery of St. Catherine on Mount Sinai is believed to house the oldest icon depicting the ...

Except for the resurrection on Easter, Holy Thursday is possibly one of the most important, complex, and profound days of celebration in the Catholic Church. Holy Thursday celebrates the ...

The Vatican, though, made alternative plans for Ash Wednesday next week, making clear Francis still had a long road ahead. Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, a Vatican official and former vicar of Rome, will ...

the leaders of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) are warning that Vladimir Putin's Russia believes it's actually fighting a "holy war" against the West. A delegation from the OCU was in the ...

Vatican Says Pope Francis Continues to Improve but His Prognosis Remains Guarded ROME (AP) — Pope Francis continued to improve from double pneumonia Thursday ... The Vatican cancelled a Holy Year ...

The day earned its name from the Christian tradition of seeking absolution before the start of Lent. Pancakes became ...

March 6 (UPI) --Shout! Studios announced Thursday that Monty Python and the Holy Grail will return to theaters in May via Fathom Events. The comedy will screen May 4 and 7, a Sunday and Wednesday.

Whether you are planning an extended weekend break or a longer trip, the celebration marking the end of Ramadan brings the ...

The kickoff to Lent begins with Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras. Catholicism is known for its feasts and fasts, Fat Tuesday is the day before Lent when you participate in a ...

A leading Lithuanian ultra-Orthodox rabbi has called on Haredi political parties to refrain from participating in Zionist institutions like the Jewish Agency and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish ...