Because some Orthodox church jurisdictions ... This year, the church’s Christmas Eve services Saturday, were held earlier in the day to make it easier for members to get to the church.

Christmas kicks off a 12-day season commonly referred to as Christmastide or Yuletide. According to the Orthodox canons, believers should offer prayers glorifying Jesus Christ. In the folk ...

Meanwhile in Georgia, protesters are celebrating Orthodox Christmas on their 40th consecutive day protesting their government's decision to halt talks on joining the European Union. Georgian Ex ...

On January 7, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate one of the most important holidays: the Nativity of Jesus. On this day, Christmas is celebrated by the Russian, Georgian, Jerusalemite ...

Tribune-Review Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 9:13 a.m. | Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 9:13 a.m. Worshipers gathered at St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church in Monroeville to ...