A landmark excavation, set to conclude soon at Old City of Jerusalem church, has offered unprecedented historical insights.

The United States is an ever-changing cultural landscape. As a nation of immigrants, we are a complex patchwork of individuals from ...

Vigneron, 76, who received sustained applause when Weisenburger praised his work, now has the title of archbishop emeritus ...

More Ethiopians live in the region than anywhere else in the United States, so the area boasts a wealth of places to experience the cuisine.

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 ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Some churches canceled services for Ash Wednesday due to winter weather in eastern Iowa. More changes may be coming depending on conditions outside through ...

Much better as a pathway back to premodern faith, he says, is the Eastern Orthodox Church. The Orthodox ... Dreher notes that the incense, chants and bowing that take place in Orthodox services ...

In the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, churches have been forced to become safe havens for M23 rebels, a Tutsi-led paramilitary group that continues to target Christian civilians ...

Eastern and Western churches use different days to mark the start of Lent, however. In the west, Ash Wednesday opens the holiday. In Eastern Orthodox churches, Lent begins on the Monday seven ...

Forgiveness Sunday, also known as Cheesefare Sunday, marks the final Sunday before the start of Great Lent in the Greek Orthodox Church. This day emphasizes the themes of Adam and Eve’s exile from ...

St. John Greek Orthodox Church on Glenwood Avenue in Boardman starts its fish fry — the “Seafood Fest” — this Friday. There are lots of options on the menu and lots of prep work happening ...

To many, this service will appear exotic and eastern: candles, incense, bells, bright robes, sacred images, chanting. Many are surprised that nearly the entire Sunday service is sung! There is great ...