In Greece, Orthodox ... home without your candle going out, you will have a good year. After the traditional dinner, the family and friends that gathered for dinner will crack red eggs. The game ...

Cyprus has a population of about 1.1 million, nearly 82 percent of whom follow the Greek Orthodox Church and celebrate Easter accordingly ... Attendees then pass the “Holy Flame” from candle to candle ...

However followers of the Orthodox Christian Churches are going to celebrate Easter on April 28, a week after the rest of the world, because they follow a different Calendar. The Eastern Orthodox ...

The countdown to the Orthodox Easter is set to begin on March 3, when Greece celebrates “Kathara Deftera,” Greek for “Clean ...

Using Emperor Constantine’s famous vision of the cross, Archbishop Elpidophoros presented Trump with a holy cross, calling it ...

The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Norwich, Connecticut, celebrated its 115th anniversary, highlighting its enduring commitment to faith and culture. Founded by Greek immigrants drawn to job ...

This is Orthodox Easter! But what is Orthodox Easter and how is it different from Easter? We've done some research to answer all of your questions about the sacred holiday. Keep reading to learn ...

Archaeologists excavating beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem s Old City have uncovered evidence of an ...

Orthodox Easter is celebrated later, in keeping with the Eastern Christian church’s calendar. The holiday is celebrated locally and by those in our SCU community, as well. The Greek Orthodox community ...

Crafting alternatives include decorating faux eggs and making garlands and Easter-themed ornaments or candles ... also depend on if you’re Eastern Orthodox or not. The Eastern Orthodox Church ...