Greece celebrated the Resurrection of Christ at midnight on Holy Saturday at local churches throughout the country.

Greek Easter is full of unique traditions, celebrations and customs, followed faithfully throughout the millennia across ...

The tiny, scenic neighborhood of Anafiotika just above Plaka and below the Acropolis is often overlooked by visitors to ...

Delegations from the US and Iran are convening in Islamabad to initiate high-level peace negotiations aimed at ending the ...

The Holy Fire was successfully lit at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, marking a return to tradition despite ...

Ancient Greek literature and history from Andromache to Achilles reveal how compassion and mercy shape war and human dignity.

Only three Christian martyrs are described as Byzantine soldiers, but all were honored as warrior saints who lived during ...

Hollywood stars Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz joined worshippers in the coastal suburb of Glyfada to participate in the ...

Holy Saturday, the day before Greek Easter on Sunday, marks the last day of Holy Week for Orthodox Christians.

The tradition of the "Flying Priest" from the island of Chios, which occurs on Holy Saturday, has now spread throughout Greece and Cyprus.

Mayor Mamdani attended the Epitaphios service at Saint Nicholas Church in NYC, joining Archbishop Elpidophoros and faithful.

Ancient Greek philosopher Porphyry was a defender of Hellenistic paganism and promoter of veganism, causing Christians to ...