In the Latin Church, believers determine how they will observe Lent (fasting is prescribed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday). In contrast, the dietary observances of Orthodox Great Lent ...

From the end of March sun-seekers can jet off directly to the idyllic Greek island for a perfect blend of sunshine, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear seas. Bristol Airport has recently announced a ...

They are also accepting donations at the Greek Orthodox Churches until 13 April. The Greek Welfare Service noted that anyone interested in donating items make sure they check the use-by dates and ...

“We are not opponents of Christians, we are all Greeks,” said the site manager. Credit: Archegonos Ellinismos/Facebook The Greek Orthodox Church also condemned the ancient temple. The Metropolis of ...

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 ...

A plan to demolish a scout hut and replace it with a Hindu temple has prompted more than 150 objections and a war of words with a nearby Greek Orthodox Church. Plans submitted to Harrow Council ...

Parts of Hackney’s Orthodox Jewish community have hit out against “excessive state intervention” in the borough’s faith schools, claiming new legislation could “erode religious freedom”.

The earliest date Western Christians, who follow the Gregorian calendar, celebrated Easter was March 22 all the way back in 1818, with the latest day for festivities arrive coming on April 25 in 1943.

Olympia is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Modern Greek & Byzantine Studies at the University of Sydney and the Early Career Researcher Representative for the Australasian Association for ...