The Orthodox distinctiveness lies particularly in the preparation period, which includes a fast starting on November 15—longer than Advent in the Catholic tradition. This liturgical period ...

For centuries, monks have sought solitude and isolation on their path to spiritual enlightenment, choosing some of the most remote places on the globe to construct their monasteries. Some of these ...

The islands of Greece offer many stunning beaches, and one of the most impressive is undoubtedly the secluded and serene ...

Sandwiched between Ottomans to the south, the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the west, and Tartars to the east, the Moldavia ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. Cyprus has a population of about 1.1 million, nearly 82 percent of whom follow the Greek Orthodox Church and celebrate Easter accordingly, ...

The other half, crafted in Ethiopia, depicts an Orthodox hermit saint with four lions. Centuries later, the diptych was likely worn by an Ethiopian chief as a talisman to protect him from danger ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. In Greece, Orthodox Easter is celebrated with an entire week of festivities – aptly titled The Holy Week – with Good Friday, Easter Sunday, ...

But I can address the difference between Hasidic and Orthodox Jews. It’s the same as the difference between New Yorkers and Americans, or the difference between the French and Europeans, i.e., one is ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. It might be confusing to be labelled an “enigma” at the ripe old age of 19. Rock stars, politicians and sports stars tend to ...

For time or health reasons, I have referred others whom I have counseled to other rabbonim (plural for: Orthodox rabbis) I respect. Although it is perfectly appropriate for a rav (singular for ...