Christian Orthodox

This holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God, the Messiah, and Savior of the world. This celebration corresponds to December 25th in […]

On Thursday of Holy Week four events are commemorated: the washing of the disciples' feet, the institution of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper, the agony […]

On Great and Holy Friday the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. This is the culmination of the observance of His Passion by which our Lord […]

On the Great and Holy Feast of Pascha, Orthodox Christians celebrate the life-giving Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This feast of feasts is the most significant day […]

This holy day commemorates the physical ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven in the presence of his 11 apostles, which, according to scripture, occurred 40 days after his resurrection from […]

Pentecost is known by Christians as the birthday of their church community. The word Pentecost is Greek for “50th day.” It is celebrated fifty days after Easter Sunday, to commemorate […]

The Feast of the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross is celebrated each year on September 14. The Feast commemorates the finding of the True Cross of our […]