Because some Orthodox church jurisdictions follow the “old calendar,” or Julian Calendar, which honors Christmas in January, and some the “new calendar,” which slates it for Dec. 25 ...

Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christians are celebrating Christmas with prayers for peace ... armed conflict in the northern region of ...

Russians and some other Orthodox believers generally celebrate Christmas on 7 January ... Russia's full-scale invasion, which began in February 2022, has also been a source of religious ...