Discover the world’s most beautiful churches to visit this Christmas. Blend history, art, and devotion this holiday season.
A country lane exits the B4391 in the village of Llangynog, Powys. Any motorist who takes it gradually exits the modern world ...
For many people worldwide, especially in countries like Russia, Ethiopia, and Serbia, Christmas is observed on January 7th.
More than 150 local Syrian residents gathered in front of the Boston Public Library on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the ...
The icon is a gift to the museum from Lynette and Brandon Hull and was acquired from the Temple Gallery in London, England. Lynette Hull is a member of the museum's board. The Temple Gallery is one of ...
‘It seemed to me the most beautiful church in Wales,’ writes ... in Britain dedicated to St Melangell – a Western Orthodox church in Manchester, whose priest had grown up in the Caribbean ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Feast of St Lucy is celebrated on December 13 in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and other places where there are ...
It may surprise most ... church, but modified by St. Basil (329-379) and St. John Chrysostom (344-407). This liturgy is similar if not identical to the liturgy used by the Orthodox churches.
The church of Saint Spyridon was initially built in Sarocco Square in Kerkyra Town. However, in 1590 it was erected in its ...
Customs such as the Christmas tree have become universal. However, Greece still hangs on to some of its age-old unique ...