This message from Patriarch Bartholomew was read March 17, 2024 in Orthodox parishes under the jurisdiction of Constantinople. He reminded the faithful that salvation is, above all, a “shared ...

Orthodox Jew and the other an observant Muslim, explore how both of these traditions navigated their engagement with American culture and civilization. And the more they explain their own community, ...

In Orthodox Christian iconography, a peculiar icon of Saint Christopher can be seen, depicting him with a dog's head.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

He has protested the Supreme Court decision and believes armed service is not only a sin, but also a threat to ultra-Orthodox traditions. Itamar Greenberg, 18, a former ultra-Orthodox seminary ...

"I hope and I wish that there will not be any unpleasant episodes." The Orthodox ritual of the "holy fire," performed alone by a patriarch in the tomb of Jesus, dates back at least 1,200 years, and a ...

Over the years, Orthodox rituals and community were heavily over-represented as a topic in the Spoofs, in part because most of the handful of Spoof team contributors were, like me, the product of ...

In Mathura and Vrindavan, Holi is still celebrated with grand processions, temple rituals, and flower showers, honouring Krishna’s playful spirit. Holi is more than just a festival of colours ...

Satanic Grotto president Michael Stewart said it will entail a "four-part" ritual. "The overall theme in it is expressing the hurt and anger and some of the feelings that come from being oppressed ...

Instead, the archaeologists — budding and not — last summer uncovered what may be the oldest existing example in the ancient Roman world of a mikvah, a Jewish ritual bath. They have ...

Whether drenched in turmeric water or dancing to drumbeats, Holi in India is a kaleidoscope of traditions, each more exciting than the last. Also Read: Holi 2025: 7 Tips For Women Travellers To ...

Be it the musical celebrations from Uttarakhand, Uttam's cultural programs from West Bengal, or the playful traditions of Uttar Pradesh, this time is filled with unifying, forgiving, and enjoying the ...