Jan 6, 2024 · Some Eastern Orthodox churches will be observing Christmas on Sunday. Russian, Serbian and Georgian Orthodox are among those following the ancient Julian calendar, which runs 13 days later than the revised Gregorian calendar used by Catholics and Protestants.

Jan 6, 2023 · In October, a branch of Ukraine’s Orthodox church announced it would allow its churches to celebrate Christmas on December 25, rather than January 7. As Orthodox Christmas falls on Saturday,...

Orthodox Christians in central and eastern Europe and other parts of the world celebrate Christmas on January 7. The Christmas dates around January 7 may vary among some churches. The day is a time of reflection, inner thoughts and healing in many eastern European countries.

Jan 6, 2023 · Who celebrates Orthodox Christmas? The largest number of Orthodox Christians live in eastern and southeastern Europe, including Russia and Ukraine. There are also significant Orthodox...

Jan 3, 2018 · Our Orthodox Church today celebrates highly and with great festivity and joy! Once Christmas arrives on December 25, we enter a new liturgical period. The major period runs 40 days, from Jesus' Birth to His 40 day Presentation to the Temple (Feb 2). Within these 40 days is some sub-division.

Orthodox Christmas traditions offer a unique blend of ancient rituals and modern practices. These customs are rooted in the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith, with roots tracing back centuries. Celebrations take place across different countries and …

Jan 7, 2025 · Orthodox Christmas is celebrated in countries where the Orthodox Church holds significant sway, including Russia, Serbia, Georgia, Ethiopia, and Greece. Each nation imbues the holiday with its distinct customs, reflecting a blend of religious devotion and local culture.

In this article, we’ll explore the distinct ways that Eastern Orthodox Christmas is celebrated in Russia, Greece, and Ukraine, shedding light on the customs, religious services, and festive traditions that make this holiday a special time of year for millions of Orthodox Christians.

Dec 13, 2012 · In Greek Orthodox tradition, baklava, kourabiethes, melomakarona, and other traditional pastries are baked on Christmas Eve while Christopsomo is the bread baked on Christmas Day (it means literally 'Christ's bread').

Christmas is a special time of year for Eastern Orthodox Christians. Twelve percent of the world’s Christians wait until January 7 to celebrate the holiday, which is a thousand years older than the Western calendar. This tradition has many observances, including fasting, food, and gifts.