Dec. 25 on the Julian calendar falls on Jan. 7 on the Gregorian calendar. Those who are celebrating at St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Nesquehoning, the church is decorated with the icon of ...
Here’s a look at Easter and Holy Week. On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. It also marks the end of the 40-day period of ...
including the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC), retained the old Julian calendar, resulting in a 13-day difference. Despite this calendar discrepancy, all consider the date of Christ's birth December 25.