Dozens of people gathered in Washington City Saturday morning for a liturgical service to mark the groundbreaking of the St. George Orthodox Christian Church's new building.

In the Latin Church, believers determine how they will observe Lent (fasting is prescribed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday). In contrast, the dietary observances of Orthodox Great Lent ...

Albania’s Orthodox Church has held an enthronement ceremony for its new Archbishop Joan, who succeeded Archbishop Anastasios ...

Albania’s Orthodox Church has held an inauguration ceremony for its new Archbishop Joan, who succeeded Archbishop Anastasios following his death in January ...

The new Primate will need to be savvy, navigating between conflicting pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian currents in the small but ...

A knee-high ornate crumbling white stone wall was our only barrier between the windswept tree-encircled ancient square and ...

Albania’s Orthodox Church has elected Joan Pelushi as its new leader following the death in January of Archbishop Anastasios, who had revived the church after the fall of communism in 1990.

They are also accepting donations at the Greek Orthodox Churches until 13 April. The Greek Welfare Service noted that anyone interested in donating items make sure they check the use-by dates and ...

“We are not opponents of Christians, we are all Greeks,” said the site manager. Credit: Archegonos Ellinismos/Facebook The Greek Orthodox Church also condemned the ancient temple. The Metropolis of ...

While Pentecost comes on a Monday, the previous Sunday is the scene of late-night vigils at many Orthodox churches. Churches may be adorned with flowers and other greenery, priest wear green too, and ...

The decree of the Council for restoring icons to churches added an important clause which still stands at the foundation of the rationale for using and venerating icons in the Orthodox Church to this ...