The prayer of the Optina elders is one of the most famous spiritual legacies of the Orthodox tradition, which has passed ...

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Prayer holds a central place in the life of a Christian believer. It is a powerful and transformative practice that serves as a means of communication with God, deepening the connection between ...

Christian leaders and rabbis are calling for Monday, Nov. 6, to be a "National Day of Prayer for Israel" as the country marks the 30th day after the Oct. 7 massacre. Rabbi Yehuda Glick, a former ...

Every year on October 30, Orthodox believers celebrate the Day of Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia, who lived in ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The bright blue cupolas atop SS. Cyril & Methodius Orthodox Church are an unmistakable landmark in Jeannette - symbols of a parish once home to more than 50 Russian families. In ...

Joined by Orthodox, Anglican and Protestant church leaders and faithful from around the world, Pope Francis led the recitation of the Lord's Prayer, imploring God's mercy on humanity amid the ...

Easter is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and a day people can go egg hunting or feast on their favorite meals. But not everyone celebrates the holiday on the same day. Orthodox ...

ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS across the globe are bracing themselves for the Lenten fast, a seven-week period of vegan fare and prayer that starts on March 2nd. But few expect this annual ritual to close the ...