Ethiopia is finalizing wide-ranging preparations to welcome both international and domestic tourists for the upcoming ...

Introduction Epiphany is one of the oldest and most profound celebrations in Christianity, marking God's revelation to humanity in the person of Jesus Christ. Traditionally observed on 6 January, ...

“In the whole history of the Orthodox Church in America, this has never been seen,” a priest said about the surge of young men drawn to the demanding practice of Christianity. “The Orthodox Church is ...

CORRECTION: The head of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Porfirije, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Patriarch Kirill in Moscow in April. An earlier version of this story included ...

Addis Ababa, January 20, 2025 (ENA) ----The commemoration of the impressive feast of Timket (Baptism of Lord Jesus Christ) which brought peoples from various cultures and traditions conveys the ...

Credit: Reuters Photo An Ethiopian Orthodox priest carrying "Tabot" on his head gets off a canoe at the holy water baptism place during the annual Epiphany celebration called "Timket" to commemorate ...

Addis Ababa, January 18, 2025 (ENA)—The annual Timket (Ethiopian Epiphany) is being colorfully celebrated, beginning in the early hours of this morning across the country. With processions of priests ...

Picture this: Thousands adorned in vibrant traditional attire fill the streets, as the rhythmic pulse of drums, chanting, and joyful hymns fills the air. A procession carrying replicas of the Ark of ...

For Tirsit Teshome, 28, Epiphany (Timket) is more than a religious holiday—it’s a vibrant celebration of Ethiopian identity and unity. As the streets of Addis Ababa fill with colorful processions and ...

A new poll shows sharp differences among Orthodox and Haredi voters, with 93% of Haredim intending to vote for former President Donald Trump and 55% of Modern Orthodox intending to vote for Vice ...

(RNS) — Almost half of US Orthodox churches remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to only 12% of all religious congregations. (RNS) — Most American churches navigated the patchwork of ...

The Ukrainian parliament has banned a branch of the Orthodox church, linked to the Russian Orthodox Church. Kyiv says the church, called the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), has been spreading ...