Irene of Athens was the first Greek-Roman empress to wield power as a sole ruler of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire.

First, is there actually a growing trend of young men looking to become Orthodox Christians? Second, is it correct to ...

The celebration on Jan. 25 marked the solemn conclusion of this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which the Pope ...

Archbishop Anastasios, who revived the Orthodox Church of Albania after the fall of the communist regime in the country, has ...

The Dicastery for the Eastern Churches has prepared a pastoral guide for the 2025 Jubilee of the Eastern Churches to be ...

Women played diverse and influential roles in the Byzantine Empire that extended far beyond the domestic affairs of each family.

Amid repeated calls for the dismissal of Patriarch John X Yazigi, these demands appear unrealistic and illogical, especially ...

As Catholic Christians, we are taught to forgive others, to reconcile with our neighbor, to seek out amicable ways to end grudges and angry separations; yet we have been part of a grudge ...

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Situated in the heart of Turkey’s Pontic Mountains, the Panagia Sumela Monastery, often referred to as the “Monastery on the ...

Tourists joined Ethiopians for Orthodox Christmas celebrations at one of the world's oldest churches on Tuesday. The rock-hewn monolithic church is one of 11 in the town of Lalibela, in the Amhara ...

Warren Scott STEUBENVILLE — While many have taken down their Christmas trees and put away their decorations until next year, Christians in Eastern Orthodox churches will begin celebrating the ...