The monument is a sign of the important presence of the Orthodox Church in China and recent closer political relations between Beijing and Moscow. BEIJING: Harbin’s Orthodox Cathedral of St Sophia has ...

Immigration helped fuel the growth of America’s Orthodox churches more than a century ago. Now, it’s conversions from other Christian traditions fueling the growth of Holy Theophany Church in ...

Vladimir Putin accused Jews of attacking the Russian Orthodox Church and suggested that they lacked family and “roots,” the latest antisemitic statement from the Russian leader since his 2022 ...

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 ...

3 March-19 April, Sarakosti Sarakosti is considered one of the most important annual feasts in Greece, commencing the 40 days of Great Lent for the Greek Orthodox Church. Sarakosti is not 40 days but ...

In Greek Orthodox doctrine, Pentecost was the fulfilment of Jesus’ mission on Earth and the beginning of the “Messianic Age of God’s Kingdom.” It is considered the birthday of the Church, but the ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. Cyprus has a population of about 1.1 million, nearly 82 percent of whom follow the Greek Orthodox Church and celebrate Easter accordingly, ...

In Greece, Orthodox Easter is celebrated with an entire week of festivities – aptly titled ... The resurrection is proclaimed at exactly midnight, and is celebrated with drums, fireworks, and church ...

Harbin's success at the 2025 Asian Winter Games highlights its already booming winter tourism, but the city's next challenge will be maintaining its momentum. The Asian Winter Games significantly ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Greek Orthodox priests stand next to the casket of the late Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durres and All ...

The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion ... For the Jewish people of those times and orthodox Jews to this day, all human life has as its author the one God whose creative ...

Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel has promoted senior defensive analyst Levorn Harbin to outside linebackers coach, replacing Mike Ekeler on his primary staff. Heupel also promoted analyst ...