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

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

Church leaders push for a common Easter date, as they seek to bridge centuries-old divisions between Eastern and Western ...

In this combination photo Pope Francis walks past flowers as he celebrates Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 16, 2017, and Members of the Ukrainian community in Sacramento, Calif.

Albania's Orthodox Church has enthroned new Archbishop Ioannis of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania, the newly elected primate ...

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant celebrated Forgiveness Sunday on March 2, the last Sunday before Lent.

Dozens of people gathered in Washington City Saturday morning for a liturgical service to mark the groundbreaking of the St. George Orthodox Christian Church's new building.

Albania’s Orthodox Church has held an enthronement ceremony for its new Archbishop Joan, who succeeded Archbishop Anastasios ...

Albania’s Orthodox Church has held an inauguration ceremony for its new Archbishop Joan, who succeeded Archbishop Anastasios ...