Orthodox Christmas explained: why millions celebrate on January 7, calendar differences, traditions, fasting, and global ...

Did you know that over 260 million Christians worldwide are celebrating Christmas this Jan. 7? Over 400 years ago, according ...

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

Every year, for millions of Christians worldwide, Christmas falls on January 7 rather than December 25. The difference exists ...

The Rev. Oliver Herbel of the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Fargo presents a seminar called "What is Orthodox Christianity." The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 3, in the ...

Millions of people worldwide celebrated Orthodox Christmas nearly two weeks after much of the world marked the holiday.

For those who observe Orthodox Christmas, the celebration begins Wednesday. Following the Julian calendar, some Orthodox ...

What Is Greek Orthodox Easter? Greek Orthodox Easter is the conclusion of Greek Orthodox's "Great Lent," a strict 40-day period of fasting. Great Lent ends on Lazarus Saturday, which is when Orthodox ...