The Orthodox distinctiveness lies particularly in the preparation period, which includes a fast starting on November 15—longer than Advent in the Catholic tradition. This liturgical period ...

Eritrean security forces began a harsh crackdown against the country's evangelical Protestant community five years ago, outlawing all churches not under the umbrella of the Orthodox, Catholic or ...

Thanks for your question. As I’ve mentioned in the past, I haven’t seen (and have no plans to see) Shtisel, so I can’t address that. But I can address the difference between Hasidic and Orthodox Jews.

Eritrea is classified as a "restricted nation" due to the government's ongoing persecution of Christians, according to the ministry's 2023 Global Prayer Guide. All churches outside the Orthodox, ...

For time or health reasons, I have referred others whom I have counseled to other rabbonim (plural for: Orthodox rabbis) I respect. Although it is perfectly appropriate for a rav (singular for ...

The State Maritime and Port Agency (DDLA), together with the crew of three ships from Azerbaijan, has clarified reports regarding the hostage situation on the coast of Eritrea in Africa, Azernews ...

Orthodox Christmas, celebrated on January 7 by millions of Christians worldwide, excitingly stems from a centuries-old calendar discrepancy. While most Western Christians observe Christmas on ...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Orthodox Christmas: “Today, we join Orthodox Christians, including Coptic Christians, and Eastern Rite Catholics in Canada ...

Orthodox Christmas Day in Eritrea is regarded among the important events. People from different age groups including men, women, and children start planning many days before the event. People living ...

Thousands of Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas on Monday, attending prayers and midnight mass, draped in an all-white traditional attire to mark the birth of Jesus Christ and the end of a ...

Does the Russian Orthodox Church believe that Russia, through its invasion of Ukraine, is "restraining" the appearance of the Antichrist? Ever since the head of the Russian Orthodox Church declared ...