The Hymn of Kassiane takes center stage on Holy Tuesday in the Orthodox Church, as Greeks move closer to the end of Lent.

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Holy Week has begun, marking the final days of Jesus Christ’s earthly life before his resurrection. The period is deeply significant for Christians, who reflect on the suffering and sacrifice of ...

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In our society, it sometimes seems that Easter has been reduced to a celebration of chocolate bunnies, fake grass and eggs.

With Greek Easter approaching, Greeks and tourists alike are planning to rush out of urban centers todestinations across the country.

As the Catholic Church celebrates the 2025 Jubilee, it also marks the 1700th Anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea.

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.