The countdown to the Orthodox Easter is set to begin on March 3, when Greece celebrates “Kathara Deftera,” Greek for “Clean ...

March 25th is a significant date for Hellenism, as it marks both the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence and the ...

The timing of the holiday varies from year to year. This year, Easter and Eastern Orthodox Easter fall on the same date, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. “Easter is a 'movable feast ...

Hundreds of Christians, including Greek Orthodox, and Alawites have been killed after clashes broke out on Thursday in the Latakia and Tartous regions on Syria’s Mediterranean coast, according to a ...

This is Orthodox Easter! But what is Orthodox Easter and how is it different from Easter? We've done some research to answer all of your questions about the sacred holiday. Keep reading to learn ...

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Forgiveness Sunday, also known as Cheesefare Sunday, marks the final Sunday before the start of Great Lent in the Greek Orthodox Church. This day emphasizes the themes of Adam and Eve’s exile from ...

St. John Greek Orthodox Church on Glenwood Avenue in Boardman starts its fish fry — the “Seafood Fest” — this Friday. There are lots of options on the menu and lots of prep work happening ...

The rule was to do three alternate kisses on the cheek, aping the Ancien Régime’s Orthodox Easter greeting. When two leaders were especially chummy," wrote Pádraig Belton and Lana Citron in an article ...

Eggs play an important role on Easter Sunday. Kids love hunting for them or eating chocolate, marshmallow, or caramel ...