In a gesture of unity, Orthodox priests have been encouraged to shave their beards, as a symbolic act of brotherhood with ...

Most of the study’s participants described strong connections to Orthodox traditions and practices, often because they had fond memories or because they remained important to them and their ...

Originally conceived in the mid-1800s to honor Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich (who died in Nice), the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral wasn't completed until the early 20th century.

THE ANNUAL LENTEN TRADITION IS RETURNING TO OMAHA ... OFF FISH FRIES LAST FRIDAY AND IS HAVING ONE THROUGH MARCH 22ND. SAINT. PATRICK’S AND GRETNA WILL BE HAVING ONE EVERY FRIDAY THROUGH ...

In the Greek Orthodox religion, it isn't a proper Easter celebration without eggs that have been dyed a deep, dark, vibrant red. Read on to learn how to dye eggs red for Greek Easter. Why Are Greek ...

On Friday, the Greek Orthodox Church called for an emergency meeting to discuss a major reform to be launched. The move comes after the Church was rocked by overwhelming scandals on sex and finance ...

Certain plants were sacred to Greek deities. Apollo’s symbol was the laurel tree ... became symbols of eternal life and were integrated into Christian and Orthodox traditions. Whether hung on a front ...

Patrick Marley writes about voting issues in the Upper Midwest for The Washington Post. He previously covered the Wisconsin Capitol for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

He was reportedly martyred around 270. Further reading: Christian and Valentine love But Saint Valentine is also presented by Tradition as a bishop of Terni, who was likewise martyred around the ...