The Nativity Icon was on display during the Eve of the Nativity of Christ services at St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral ...

Traditionally, the head of state will light a Christmas candle in the church and speak with parishioners and clergy.

On January 7, the Greek Orthodox church celebrates the Feast Day of the Synaxis of Agios Ioannis the Baptist and Holy ...

President Vladimir Putin attended an ‌early ​Wednesday Russian Orthodox Christmas service ‌and hailed his troops' “holy ...

Across Europe, winter swimmers marked Epiphany by plunging into icy rivers, a long-held Orthodox tradition symbolising Christ ...

Moscow has revealed few details of its stance in the U.S.-led peace negotiations. Officials have reaffirmed Russia’s demands ...

Florida’s largest Greek Orthodox community gathered Tuesday for its 120th Epiphany celebration, where dozens of teens dove ...

The Pankisi Valley, in the former Soviet country of Georgia, has long carried a reputation shaped more by headlines than tourism, but many Americans are now choosing to visit.

MOSCOW, FACTBOX. /TASS/. On January 7, Orthodox Christians in Russia celebrate one of the most important Christian holidays - Christmas. This date is traditionally regarded by Orthodox churches as the ...

While visiting the church in the village of Okolitsa, Minsk Oblast, the head of state donated a copy of the Icon of the Mother of God of Minsk.

The Eastern Orthodox Christian Feast of Theophany of the Lord brings together clergy from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, ...

For members of St. John Ukranian Orthodox Church in Sharon, Tuesday evening was a time of celebration and sorrow.