Christian theology
Kalamata Dance Festival is back, pondering ways of existence
The Kalamata International Dance Festival returns to the southern Greek city this summer, in a rich celebration of some of the most exhilarating Greek and international contemporary choreographies, for 10 days from July 14. The theme of this year's program is "(Re)Turn to the Body."
Holy Saturday marks the End of Holy Week
The Orthodox world is preparing to welcome Easter. Holy Saturday marks the end of Holy Week.
Church services in the morning remind us of the burial of Jesus Christ and his descent into Hell, and at midnight the festive service for the Resurrection of Christ begins.
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The Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation
Bulgaria's Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation with solemn services. The holiday commemorates the joyful biblical event in which an angel of God announced to the Virgin Mary the good news that she would give birth to the long-awaited Savior of the world.
At least 7 Killed in "Jehovah's Witnesses” Church in Hamburg
At least 7 people were killed and 8 seriously injured in a shooting at a "Jehovah's Witnesses" church in Hamburg. Police are looking for the perpetrators of the murder, which is currently being classified as a crime spree.
Christ is Risen! Bulgarians Celebrate Easter
The head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Neophyte, announced the Resurrection of Christ in the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky.
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Pope Benedict XVI knew about sexual abuse of children by priests, an inquest finds
Benedict continues to deny the allegations
Bulgarians celebrate St. Athanasius Day
The Orthodox Church today honors the memory of Athanasius the Great. The holiday is called Atanasovden by the people.
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Papal Visit to Hungary Highlights Fidesz’s Religious Complex
For others, however, the potential benefits far outweigh the risks. The tens of thousands of expected pilgrims will help revive an ailing tourism sector in Budapest and the event itself could boost Hungary's image abroad as a Christian country.
Today is Big Orthodox and Christian Holiday - Assumption of Mother of God
Assumption or the Great Mother of God is one of the 12 largest Christian holidays, celebrated equally by Orthodox, Catholics and other Christian denominations.
This day is dedicated to the death of the Mother of God or her sleep.
Jesus was Greek, not Jewish, explosive Amazon documentary says
The documentary claims that the person described in the New Testament as the ‘son of God’ may have been based on Apollonius – not Jesus