In the weeks leading up to Easter, or Pascha, as they call it, Orthodox Christians also pay particular attention to Mary, the mother of Christ. Many Orthodox Christians have a special service on the ...

The undulating, ethereal vocalizations of a choir of men chanting melodies in Greek seem to transcend space and time, sweeping back the veil separating Heaven and Earth. It could have be ...

Theologian Father Paul Haffner suggested the Orthodox clergy, in unity with the Catholic Church March 25, pray the ‘Akathist to Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos,’ a devotional hymn that sings the praises ...

Holy Week Easter book in Greek and English on opposing pages The Akathist Hymn in Greek and English on opposing pages Holy Week Easter Hymnal with Music in Greek and English Essential Books in Greek ...

In the Western branch of Christianity generally, Epiphany commemorates the visit of the three wise men from the East, who, “following yonder star,” as a hymn says, traversed afar to see baby Jesus and ...