The countdown to the Orthodox Easter is set to begin on March 3, when Greece celebrates “Kathara Deftera,” Greek for “Clean ...

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Barre, is holding its annual Lenten potato pancake sale. Potato pancakes and a variety of soups will be available April 4 and ...

Since the start of Lent, parishioners of the Las Vegas St. Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church have been gathering at the ...

Despite a drop in prices, Kochi Tea auction market has witnessed a higher sales percentage both in dust and leaf grades. Both ...

Area houses of worship are invited to share their news for our free weekly listings. Email information to Mercury Editor Tony ...

It’s the halfway point for fish frys throughout Greater Cleveland. Non-profits – churches, VFW halls and other groups – are offering an array of dinners including everything from shrimp to slaw during ...

Christian minorities fear rising tensions after opposition leader's arrest, as political and economic hardships deepen ...

Yet, in both Christianity and Buddhism, the body of the founder emerged, centuries after their death, as the privileged focus ...

We are halfway through the season of Lent. At this time in Jesus’ journey, he was preaching up a storm. Knowing what was going to happen, he was trying to ...

Despite challenges, a commitment to faith and culture has held the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Norwich together for ...

In the Latin Church, believers determine how they will observe Lent (fasting is prescribed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday). In contrast, the dietary observances of Orthodox Great Lent ...