January 22, 2018 315 0 Theophany Explained: The Icon, the Hymns and the Celebrations Theophany Season Theophany, sometimes called Epiphany, is upon us (Богоявление in Russian, Θεοφάνεια in Greek). The sixth of January is the official date…
January 5, 2018 270 0 Which Countries Celebrate Christmas in January? Christmas is observed on January 7 by different Eastern Orthodox churches. Nearly 39 per cent of the total number of Orthodox Christians in…
August 14, 2017 241 0 History of the Dormition Fast The Dormition fast was established as preceding the great feasts of the Transfiguration of the Lord and of the Dormition of the Mother…
April 26, 2017 452 0 What is a Radonitsa? On this day, the Tuesday of St. Thomas week, according to the order instituted by our Holy Fathers, we call to remembrance, in Paschal…
April 14, 2017 172 2 The Meaning of the Great and Holy Friday Holy Friday, also known as Good Friday, Black Friday, Great Friday, is a holy day observed by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ…
April 10, 2017 124 0 Your Short Guide to the First 3 Days of The Passion Week In the Orthodox Church the last week of Christ’s life is officially called Passion Week. In popular terminology it is called Holy Week. Each…
May 5, 2016 53 1 Quick Facts: Learn About The Bright Week and Tell Us Your Facts, Traditions and Stories… The first week after the Resurrection of our Lord or Pascha is called The Bright Week. There is no lent throughout the week even…