Last weekend we celebrated Easter and Passover. Now Pascha is upon us. The Rev. Gregory-Francis Des Marais of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Albany spoke with Robert Brill and shared these ...

This is part of a regular series featuring religious and other holidays celebrated by various faiths in our community. Over the year, we’ll take a look at various faith-based holidays and explain who, ...

Easter, or Pascha in Greek, is one of the most significant and joyous celebrations in Greece, deeply rooted in religious devotion, ancient customs, and rich culinary traditions. From solemn church ...

Inside the Church of Saint Nicholas, Father Nikolai Yakunin blesses parishioners during Pascha (Russian Easter), which begins at midnight and ends at dawn. The smoke of the incense is said to lift ...

While many Christians around the world celebrate Easter based on the Gregorian calendar, millions follow the older Julian calendar, leading to a distinct celebration known as Orthodox Easter, or more ...