A branch of Ukraine’s Orthodox church has announced that it will allow its churches to celebrate Christmas on December 25, rather than January 7, as is traditional in Orthodox congregations.

As the wife of an Orthodox Christian priest, she was a “matushka,” or spiritual mother to many more. The Yup’ik woman became known in church communities across Alaska for quiet generosity, piety and ...

The village parishioners’ decision to oust their priest reflects a broader push within Ukraine to reduce the influence of an Orthodox church that answers to Moscow.

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church formally changed the main date for the festivities, departing from the Russian tradition of celebrating on Jan. 7, according to the Julian calendar.

The chandelier inside Christ the Savior Orthodox Cathedral in Miami Lakes depicting a religious icon. Orthodox Christianity has practices and beliefs that have remained unchanged for over 1000 years.

Kyiv has accused the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of complicity in Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russia on Tuesday condemned a move by Ukraine to ban a Moscow-linked branch of the Orthodox Church, describing it as an attack on Christianity and a blow to freedom of religion.

Access to social media platforms has been restricted in Ethiopia, Internet watchdog NetBlocks said, following violent protests sparked by a rift within the country's Orthodox Church.

A bit snippy! The prime minister of Armenia offered to show off his penis to the supreme leader of the nation’s Orthodox Church to prove to a disapproving priest that he was uncircumcised. Prime ...

Syrian authorities arrested suspects linked to Islamic State after deadly church attack in Damascus that killed 25 people and wounded 63, vowing to bring all perpetrators to justice.

DWEIL’A, Syria — A suicide bomber in Syria opened fire then detonated an explosive vest inside a Greek Orthodox church filled with people praying on Sunday, killing at least 22 and wounding 63 ...