Preparation for Holy Communion occupies a special place in the spiritual life of an Orthodox Christian. Since ancient times, participation in the Eucharist has been perceived not only as the greatest ...

In the Orthodox Church, the Twelve Days of Christmas form a sacred bridge between the Nativity of Christ on December 25 and ...

In the late Middle Ages, Christianity was widespread in Europe and Christmas celebrations every December were the norm in ...

Greek Orthodox parish priest at the Church of Nativity shares a message of hope amidst violence, addressing the people of ...

It is known that the holy fathers and ascetics of the old time used this prayer as a means for constant communication with God. It is believed that the Jesus prayer helps to purify the soul from ...

Mattingly: The Orthodox baptism rite includes an exorcism that is extremely detailed about the spiritual warfare that ...

Sydney’s Anglican Archbishop Kanishka Raffel calls on Sydney to embrace our Jewish neighbours in love, friendship and support ...

After serving as an active Methodist pastor for more than 40 years, I am now retired. My husband is also a retired Methodist ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Pope Leo XIV started the second day of his tour of ...

Pope Leo XIV has condemned violence and wars waged in the name of religion at a landmark event with Christian leaders from across the Middle East, urging them during his first overseas trip as leader ...

Pope Leo XIV prays the rosary during a prayer vigil for peace in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 11, 2025, in the presence of the original statue of Our Lady of Fatima. Credit: CNS photo/Pablo ...

JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men covered the entrance to Jerusalem in a sea of black Thursday to protest plans to draft them into the military, singing, clapping and holding ...