Orthodox Christmas: Why it's celebrated by some ... - Associated Press News
Jan 6, 2024 · Some Eastern Orthodox churches will be observing Christmas on Sunday. Russian, Serbian and Georgian Orthodox are among those following the ancient Julian calendar, which …
In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas - BBC News
Jan 7, 2025 · Orthodox Christians around the world have been celebrating Christmas by attending church services. While the majority of the Christian world celebrate Christmas Day on 25 …
In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas - BBC
Orthodox Christians around the world have been celebrating Christmas by attending church services. While the majority of the Christian world celebrate Christmas Day on 25 December, …
What is Orthodox Christmas, and why is it in the spotlight this …
Jan 6, 2023 · Orthodox Christmas – and the long-standing rift between the Russian Orthodox Church and other Orthodox groups – has been thrust into the spotlight this year by Russian …
Orthodox Christmas takes on special meaning in Lebanon this year
Jan 7, 2025 · Many Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in January, not December. In Lebanon, Christians say the holiday is extra poignant for them this year.
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem amid …
Jan 7, 2025 · Orthodox Christians have gathered in Bethlehem this week, the city recognised as the birthplace of Jesus, to mark Christmas. Unlike most other Christian denominations, the …
Orthodox Christmas: 'The difference in dates shouldn’t be seen …
5 days ago · Why do some Orthodox parishes celebrate Christmas on January 7? The difference dates back to the early 20th century, when it was proposed to align the liturgical calendar with …
Orthodox Christians Mark A Sombre Christmas In Gaza
Jan 7, 2025 · Orthodox Christians marked a sombre Christmas on Tuesday in the war-torn Gaza Strip, with worshippers saying there would be no gifts for children and no joy during this year's …
Christians in Gaza, Huddled in Churches, Celebrate Christmas
Dec 24, 2024 · Ramez Souri, a Christian in Gaza, says he has little to celebrate this Christmas. Fourteen months into the war, he still sleeps on the grounds of St. Porphyrius, the ancient …
Ethiopians celebrate Orthodox Christmas with prayers, feasts, …
Jan 7, 2025 · Thousands of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia celebrated Christmas on 7 January, marking the end of a 43-day fast.