The city of Tarpon Springs’ annual Epiphany event is widely considered the largest such Greek Orthodox ceremony in the world, ...

Estonia is hosting the Taizé European Meeting until January 1 for the first time. In this divided country, the small Catholic ...

In the late Middle Ages, Christianity was widespread in Europe and Christmas celebrations every December were the norm in ...

From December 25 to January 6, there became a 12-day period from the one major celebration to the next major observance. Thus ...

While much of the world marks Christmas on December 25, some countries celebrate on different dates—or not at all—due to ...

Ahmet, a 17th-century calligrapher born to a Muslim family in Constantinople, died a Christian Orthodox martyr on May 3, 1682 ...

His Majesty announces personal donation to support establishment of the Baptism Site Orthodox International University, fund gilding crowns, wooden ornaments in the Dome of the Rock- King reaffirms ...

The Greek word translated as “baptize” is the verb baptizo ... Catholics believe baptism leaves an indelible spiritual mark and is necessary for salvation, making infant baptism common. Similarly, the ...

He has the use of reason; 2. Knows how to give baptism, and 3. Intends to do what the Church intends in the giving of the Sacrament. Baptism is so necessary that God affords every opportunity for ...

Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made ... to baptize (Greek baptizein ) means to "plunge" or ...

Kolkata: The Greek Orthodox Church located adjacent to the Kalighat tram depot is set to turn 100. A special mass will be held at the church on Sunday to mark the commencement of its centenary ...

There is no other option for the Christian, as the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches ... by claiming the identity given to us in our baptism and making our prayers in Jesus Christ ...