In a meeting with the Romanian Orthodox in their new cathedral in Bucharest Friday, Pope Francis prayed for the union of Christians as demonstrated in the first words of the Pater noster. "Each time ...

Across the world, Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter, commemorating the day followers believe Jesus was resurrected 2,000 years ago. Roman Catholics and Protestants marked Easter last Sunday, ...

Thousands of young men have been leaping into icy rivers and lakes across eastern Europe today to commemorate the baptism of Jesus Christ. Worshipers braved the cold as they scrambled to retrieve ...

Amid burning candles and glowing icons, the Orthodox choir lifts up its voice during an evening service. As incense fills the air, about 50 parishioners bow, make the sign of the cross and join the ...

The Orthodox Christian ceremony, which is attended by Catholics and other Christians, as well, has been held continuously since at least 1106. The "Holy Fire" is passed from inside Christ's tomb to ...

This prayer rope was made at The Monastery of the Holy Trinity, Crawley Down, West Sussex. It is an Anglican contemplative monastic community. The community has sought to recover something of the ...

Amid burning candles and glowing icons, the Orthodox choir lifts up its voice during an evening service. As incense fills the air, about 50 parishioners bow, make the sign of the cross and join the ...