The Church's liturgical year revolves around the Paschal ... Easter was a time for catechumens (those preparing for baptism) to be baptised, a practice that continues in the Catholic Church ...

Tradition is trending. Nationally and locally, a younger generation is skipping brunch to spend Sunday morning inside ...

“Orthodox change nothing,” Father Sava adds. “The faith that was delivered to the saints,” Martin agrees. We pause before a striking painting of the Virgin Mary surrounded by a duel of light and dark ...

The celebrant then anoints him with the oil of catechumens ... PG 36,361C. 11 Roman Missal , Easter Vigil 42: Blessing of Water. 12 Cf. Gen 1:2. 13 Roman Missal , Easter Vigil 42: Blessing ...

The countdown to the Orthodox Easter, or Pascha, the most important religious feast of the ... permanent establishment of the celebration of Easter by the Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches on the ...

Faithful Christians around the world celebrated on Sunday the resurrection of Jesus Christ, from Vatican City where Pope ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans enjoyed a variety of snacks ... Flatbreads made from wheat or barley formed the foundation of Roman street food. Archaeological findings from Roman bakeries ...

The Orthodox and Catholic Churches ... he noted, as the Roman Rite is dominant in the United States. He, too, believes that celebrating Easter/Pascha on a common date “would be a much better ...

These Ancient Roman names have been carried by all manner of gods and goddesses, emperors, heroes and scoundrels. They evoke the many great struggles fought in war, the Colosseum, and the Senate.

Ancient Greek and Roman warships were equipped with bronze rams to smash and sink enemy vessels – and a team of archaeologists has just recreated one. They plan to test the weapon on replica ...

Easter, or Pascha in Greek, is one of the most significant and joyous celebrations in Greece, deeply rooted in religious devotion, ancient customs, and rich culinary traditions. From solemn church ...