Recently, however, he noted a subtle shift: “During the Orthodox Christmas interviews in early January, several priests sent to the Ukrainian front reported to Patriarch Kirill that the Russian ...

This message from Patriarch Bartholomew was read March 17, 2024 in Orthodox parishes under the ... forty days before Christmas Apostles’ Fast, before the feast of Saints Peter and Paul Dormition ...

Millions of Orthodox Christians in the Holy Land, Russia and other Eastern Orthodox churches around the world celebrated Epiphany on Friday, nearly two weeks after Christmas celebrations by Roman ...

The Lower Makefield Township Planning Commission’s meeting this month lasted into the wee hours of the next morning as residents from Bridal Estates protested DeLuca Homes’ plans to build 47 ...

Researchers have a new explanation for why we experience the "happiness paradox" -- a phenomenon wherein trying to make ourselves happier actually makes us less happy. Studies have documented the ...

Known in Israel as “the Harvard of yeshivas,” Ponevezh sits perched on a hill above the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak. We stood at the back of its vast central study hall. Hundreds of white ...

Maha Shivratri, a significant Hindu festival, honors Lord Shiva and signifies the cosmic balance of Shiva and Shakti. Celebrated in February-March, devotees undertake rituals like fasting, temple ...

Happy Maha Shivratri 2025: The revered festival of Maha Shivratri is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is observed with deep devotion each year. In 2025, it falls on February 26. On this sacred occasion ...

Mahashivratri 2025: Mahashivratri will be observed on Wednesday, February 26. Happy Mahashivratri 2025: Today is Maha Shivratri, a special day when Hindus worldwide celebrate Lord Shiva ...

Every year Maha Shivratri is celebrated on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha of Falgun month. This year the special date is falling tomorrow i.e., February 26 (Wednesday). The auspicious festival ...

Thank goodness for country music, right? These happy country songs will get you right where you need to be. Country artists know how to do heartbreak, but they also know how to do happy.

Information about the Macedonian community in Victoria including where they live and when they arrived, languages spoken, English language proficiency, religions and significant dates. These profiles ...