First, is there actually a growing trend of young men looking to become Orthodox Christians? Second, is it correct to describe Eastern Orthodox Christianity as “masculine,” es ...
Easter is fast approaching. Here's a look at why the date of Easter changes every year and what to know about the holiday.
Eastern Orthodox churches today, to be differentiated from Roman ... and always understood as an encounter with truths that have at their heart the life and teaching of Jesus. Father John Meyendorff, ...
But most Eastern Orthodox celebrate Christ's birth on January ... the prophet Moses as is told in scripture," he said, " when Jesus shined like the light of the sun." There's Jesus on Palm Sunday.
Though the dates and some specific traditions may differ, Orthodox Easter is a remembrance of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It's the most sacred season of the Eastern Christian ...
In many communities, January 7 is still known as Old Christmas Day, while others who follow Eastern Orthodox traditions and the Julian calendar continue to celebrate the birth of Jesus on that day.
Note that Orthodox and Eastern Christians still use the Julian ... Epiphany celebrates three distinct events in the life of Jesus. There is of course the visitation of the Magi, but the day ...