Across Russia, the devout celebrate Epiphany on January 19 by immersing themselves in frigid water through holes cut through the ice of lakes and rivers, imitating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the ...

Another Indian national from Kerala, who was similarly recruited, has been injured and is receiving treatment in a hospital in Moscow," said the ministry of external affairs in a statement ...

Ukraine fired six US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles, six British Storm Shadow cruise missiles and at least 146 drones into Russia in a mass attack, says Moscow. It threatened retaliation against the ...

Ukraine fired six US-made ATACMS ballistic missiles, six British Storm Shadow cruise missiles and at least 146 drones into Russia in a mass attack, says Moscow. It threatened retaliation against ...

The 92-year-old retired garment worker had been expecting the troupe of white-robed men from St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church, who visit parishioners on Jan. 6, Christmas Eve to Orthodox ...

Palestinian Christians light candles during an Orthodox Christmas mass at the Saint Porphyrius Church in Gaza City, Jan 7, 2025. (Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua) A Palestinian Christian lights a candle ...

It’s a celebration. It’s a good thing.” The Orthodox Church adheres to the Julian calendar, which places its Christmas celebration later than Dec. 25 when it is recognized throughout almost ...