The Orthodox and Catholic Churches have a long history that led to a series of divisions, also known as schisms.

The Akathist Hymn, which is chanted on the first five successive Fridays of Lent in the Eastern Orthodox Church, is dedicated ...

The world's balance of power had changed. But if the Byzantine state foundered, the Orthodox Church survived. The faith we see proclaimed in our painting was strong enough to ensure that ...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday confirmed the reopening for Muslim worship of a mosque in Istanbul converted from an ancient Byzantine Orthodox church. "The Kariye mosque in its ...

What visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site tells us about faith, politics, and power, Destinations News - Times Now ...

often disappointing the Church to please the people. This is fresh air for Orthodox Christians, who have had to bear the accusation of Byzantine theocracy longer than Western Christians have had ...

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Macon unveils new iconography, enhancing worship with vibrant new iconography.