Orthodox faithful in Greece swim to retrieve the Cross on Epiphany
A large crowd watched on as dozens of swimmers rushed to retrieve a wooden cross thrown by a priest into the water, in a ceremony marking Epiphany near the port of Piraeus outside Athens on Monday.
Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers
Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria on Monday braved the freezing winter weather to plunge into icy ...
Greek Reporter11h
Epiphany: One of Christianity’s Most Important Feasts
Traditionally, the great feast of the Epiphany marks the end of the extended period of Christmas holidays in Greece.
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church holds ‘Feast of the Three Kings’
One Coast church is kicking off the New Year with faith and community. “We’re telling the story of God so that’s what I think ...
Greek City Times18h
Holy Epiphany in the Greek Orthodox Church
The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Epiphany on January 6th, commemorating Christ's baptism and the revelation of the Holy Trinity.
National Catholic Register1d
Bethlehem’s Reminder: The Blessing of the Eucharist at Epiphany
The smallness of God in the Eucharist and in the manger is a scandal. The all-powerful One becomes so small that he can be ...
Greek Reporter1d
Hagia Sophia: The Center of Greek Orthodox Faith Through the Ages
Hagia Sophia remains the symbolic center of Greek Orthodoxy even centuries after its fall to the Ottomans and conversion to a ...
National Catholic Register2d
Seton Shrine Begins Yearly Celebrations for 50th Anniversary of Saint’s Canonization
The shrine will also be organizing a series of events throughout the year leading up to the 50th anniversary of Seton’s ...
8 of the best city breaks in Italy, from art-filled Florence to coastal Cagliari
Italy, from art-filled Florence to coastal Cagliari - Culture, history and excellent cuisine abound in these Mediterranean ...
Greek City Times9d
December 28, The Holy 20,000 Martyrs of Nicomedia
At the beginning of the fourth century, the emperor Maximian (284-305) gave orders to destroy Christian churches, burn ...
Paris17d
Re-animator 2025 in Saint-Nolff: here are the days on which the first groups will visit the site
The Re-animator is back in Brittany. Join us in Saint-Nolff from Thursday May 8 to Saturday May 10, 2025 for 3 days of open-air music! On the program? Burning Heads, Komodor, Didier Super ...
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The real history of Hanukkah started with an ancient rebellion
Celebrated over eight days and nights, Hanukkah commemorates a people’s uprising and holy miracle from more than 2,000 years ago. On the walls of Jerusalem's Old City, a colorful menorah lights ...