Members of two Orthodox churches in Aurora along with city officials met Saturday at the pedestrian footbridge near RiverEdge Park to celebrate the first-ever blessing of the Fox River. Both St.

The Orthodox Christian ceremony, which is attended by Catholics and other Christians, as well, has been held continuously since at least 1106. The "Holy Fire" is passed from inside Christ's tomb to ...

JERUSALEMJERUSALEM — Bells and clamor, incense and flames. One of the most chaotic gatherings in the Christian calendar is the ancient ceremony of the “Holy Fire,” with worshipers thronging the Church ...

Representatives from two Orthodox churches in Aurora along with city officials and more met at the pedestrian bridge near RiverEdge Park Saturday morning for the city’s second annual Blessing of the ...

A unique Orthodox monastery in West Virginia blends ancient traditions with Appalachian culture, drawing converts and locals.

Experiencing pre-wedding jitters is quite common, even for well-organized brides like Ronit Travers and Roma Yee. The couple had meticulously prepared for their traditional Jewish ceremony over ...