Tag: orthodox christians

Greek Orthodox Church in Gulf Shores to be consecrated by Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta

obl- January 9, 2012

At St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Chapel, the Very Reverend Father Frank Mayernick presides over a Sunday service. On Jan Read More

Greek Orthodox Church in Gulf Shores to be consecrated by Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta

OCP- January 9, 2012

At St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Chapel, the Very Reverend Father Frank Mayernick presides over a Sunday service. On Jan. Read More

Old Christmas: Orthodox Christians flavor Feast of the Nativity with Tradition

OCP- January 6, 2012

Honey on fresh garlic makes an unforgettable memory and taste of a lesson of faith, Helen Bergantz said. (The Huntsville Times/Michael Mercier) By Kay Campbell, ... Read More

When Christmas Doesn’t Fall on Dec. 25

obl- December 26, 2011

A procession is held at St. Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church during Christmas mass on January 6, 2011 in Los Angeles, Calif Read More

Christians are both thriving, beleaguered in Israel

OCP- December 26, 2011

Orthodox Christians take photos of a dove on the feast of Epiphany at Qasr el Yahud baptism site, Israel By DAVID ROSENBERG / THE MEDIA ... Read More

Christianity is world’s largest religion, says Pew Forum survey

obl- December 20, 2011

By JohnThomas Didymus 20/12/2011 Christianity is the world’s largest religion, so says a new Pew Forum Survey called “Global Christianity.” According to the survey, about ... Read More

Christianity Sees Major Shifts In 100 Years, Percentage Of Population Remains Constant

OCP- December 19, 2011

19/12/2011 Washington, D.C. — With Christmas fast approaching, the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life published a new comprehensive demographic report on ... Read More

Christ’s light enlightens all

OCP- December 16, 2011

Milena Faustova 16/12/2011 Moscow Times A torch lit from lamps in a church built at the place where Jesus Christ was born in the Israeli ... Read More

Nativity exhibit open in Clinton

obl- December 12, 2011

One of the icons highlighting the Russian Orthodox nativity on exhibit through Jan. 28 at the Museum of Russian Icons Read More

FEATURE-Egypt Christians in two minds over Islamist gains

OCP- December 10, 2011

By Yasmine Saleh 7/12/2011 * Egypt’s top Islamist party sends mixed messages * Large Christian minority worried about its fate CAIRO, Dec 7 (Reuters) – ... Read More