Unalaska’s Church of the Holy Ascension hasn’t had a resident priest for a few months, but that didn’t stop parishioners from ...

In a recent analysis by the Institute for Hybrid Warfare Studies "OCTOPUS" It reveals how Serbia uses religious holidays, such as Orthodox Christmas, as platforms to reinforce political and ...

A reveler in a costume performs during the carnival parade in the village of Vevcani, North Macedonia in the eve of Orthodox St. Basil's day, marking the beginning of the New Year by the Julian ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. In Greece, Orthodox Easter is celebrated with an entire week of festivities – aptly titled The Holy Week – with Good Friday, Easter Sunday, ...

BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO is launching a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region after a string of incidents that have heightened fears of Russian sabotage and spying in the ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Masked revelers wait for the start of the carnival parade in the village of Vevcani, North Macedonia in the ...

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Masked revelers wait for the start of the carnival parade in the village of Vevcani, North Macedonia in the eve of Orthodox St. Basil's day, marking the beginning of the New Year by the Julian ...

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It’s a celebration. It’s a good thing.” The Orthodox Church adheres to the Julian calendar, which places its Christmas celebration later than Dec. 25 when it is recognized throughout almost ...