Easter is, of course, the commemoration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. He’d been executed by crucifixion the Friday prior (in spite of being found not guilty). He was not ...

What Is Greek Orthodox Easter? Greek Orthodox Easter is the conclusion of Greek Orthodox's "Great Lent," a strict 40-day period of fasting. Great Lent ends on Lazarus Saturday, which is when Orthodox ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — While many have already celebrated Easter and Passover, those in the Orthodox community have not. Their lesser-known holiday, Orthodox Easter, is Sunday, May 5th. You may know it ...

Although most Christians in the world celebrated Easter last Sunday, more than 200 million Eastern Orthodox worldwide will celebrate Easter a week later, on April 28. For Greek Orthodox and Russian ...

Easter season is officially upon us. While we may enjoy the pastel colors and sweet treats that typically come with it, Easter is a significant holiday for members of the Christian faith, ...

On Easter Sunday, Katerina "Kathy" Vainas, her sister Angie Barakos and at least 30 members of their family will enjoy roasted lamb, sweet bread and crack red-colored eggs with one another, ...

In the Greek Orthodox faith, Easter is the time when home cooks become master chefs. This year, the table for a most delicious and time-honored meal celebrating the resurrection of Christ will be set ...

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Christians around the world will sing joyfully this morning to celebrate Easter, proclaiming their faith in the Resurrection of Jesus through lyrics that have told the sacred ...