The service commemorates the restoration of icons for use in services and private devotional life of Christians. Also for the Greek Orthodox tradition, observance of Great Lent is characterized by ...

Amid burning candles and glowing icons, the Orthodox choir lifts ... In the Eastern Orthodox faith, Great Lent lasts 40 days, until April 18. Easter will be celebrated on April 27, while most ...

The Orthodox Church "sort of numbers the days differently" as well, but "they're both approximately the same length: 40 days." The customs surrounding fasting during Lent are also different ...

All this happened on the first Sunday of Great Lent, which is why the Triumph of Orthodoxy ... more than just the restoration and veneration of holy icons; it is a celebration of the victory of the ...

TASS/. Orthodox Christians in Russia and other countries around the world begin observing Great Lent on Monday, February 27, in preparation for Easter, the most sacred and holy day of the Orthodox ...

CHELMSFORD — Poon Paregentan, a celebration of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox faith ... the day before Medz Bahk (Great Lent), has its roots in ancient tradition, much like Mardi Gras.

You've probably finished all your chocolate eggs now but did you know that for some people Easter is only just happening? For millions of people around the world, Easter falls on Sunday 16 April 2023.

As many as 18% of respondents intend to observe the Great Lenten Fast (13% in both 2019 ... The majority of Russians surveyed (66%) identify as Orthodox Christians, according to a new poll ...