Orthodox Christian believers observed Easter on Sunday, a week later than the religious holiday was celebrated this year by Western churches. In Russia, about 4.3 million people took part in an ...

ANCHORAGE — Orthodox Christians across Alaska have been taking part in three days of prayer for peace ahead of Friday's summit there between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir ...

Preparation for Holy Communion occupies a special place in the spiritual life of an Orthodox Christian. Since ancient times, participation in the Eucharist has been perceived not only as the greatest ...

Patience in Christianity is perceived as one of the most important virtues, without which it is impossible to have a correct ...

Rev. Vasile Sauciur rarely holds long masses at Saint Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Echo Park. But Sunday was different. The church’s parking lot was packed. Inside the temple adorned with ...

A chaplain (C) blesses servicemen of Ukraine's 141st separate infantry brigade on Easter Eve near the frontline in Zaporizhzhia region. Andriy Andriyenko/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa President ...

The sun came out as Ukrainians marked Orthodox Easter in the capital, Kyiv, on Sunday with prayers for those fighting on the front lines and others trapped beyond them in places like Mariupol. St.

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During Sunday rites, worshippers in the Orthodox Church in America are led through a tour of the faith's music, with hymns from Russia, Romania, Georgia, Bulgaria and beyond. The faithful know many by ...

Pope Leo XIV called for unity among Christians on Friday at an ecumenical prayer service on the shores of Lake Iznik to celebrate 1,700 years since one of the early Church's most important gatherings.

An orthodox Ukrainian priest blesses believers as they collect traditional cakes and painted eggs prepared for an Easter celebration during a religious service at a church in Bucha, on the outskirts ...