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

It might not be the biggest holiday on the Christian calendar, but Epiphany, otherwise known as Feast of the Epiphany or ...

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

Epiphany Koliva, a version of the food eaten at funerals in Eastern Europe, has been prepared for many centuries on the Greek island of Crete.

Young men plunged into rivers and lakes across the Balkan country, which is primarily Orthodox, to retrieve crucifixes tossed ...

Orthodox Christians gathered in Bethlehem to mark Christmas eve on Monday; unlike other branches of Christianity, the Orthodox Church marks Christmas on 7th January. The service took place in the ...

Orthodox Christians participated in blessing of the waters ceremonies, while Catholics in the Vatican attended Mass in St.

Video. A large crowd watched on as dozens of swimmers rushed to retrieve a wooden cross thrown by a priest into the water, in ...

In Bulgaria, thousands of Orthodox Christians endure freezing waters for the Epiphany celebration, partaking in the age-old tradition of retrieving a cross to ensure a year of health. This elaborate ...

“This bright, much-awaited holiday is dear to millions of people all over the world. It gives believers joy and hope and inspires good thoughts, deeds and actions. During the Christmas season we ...

A large crowd watched on as dozens of swimmers rushed to retrieve a wooden cross thrown by a priest into the water, in a ...

Christian leaders in Syria met with the country s new head of government but remain uncertain about his intentions, according ...