Most Christians observe Christmas on December 25th.But most Eastern Orthodox celebrate Christ's birth on January 7th.For ...

While many have taken down their Christmas trees and put away their decorations until next year, Christians in Eastern ...

While some Orthodox Churches celebrate Christmas January 7 following the Julian calendar, Father Yannick Provost, an Orthodox ...

For millions of Orthodox believers, this date remains a sacred time to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, regardless of ...

Orthodox Christians have gathered in Bethlehem this week, the city recognised as the birthplace of Jesus, to mark Christmas.

One of the most important shifts in history was the spread of Christianity by the Greeks from the Byzantine Empire into Eastern Europe.

Traditionally, the great feast of the Epiphany marks the end of the extended period of Christmas holidays in Greece.

Orthodox Christians marked a sombre Christmas on Tuesday in the war-torn Gaza Strip, with worshippers saying there would be no gifts for children and no joy during this year's holiday.