January 1st 2026That the first day of the New Year should be dedicated to Mary the Holy Mother of God, and on the Octave Day ...

Sunday, Jan. 1, is the Octave Day of Christmas, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Mass readings: Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21. This ...

Traditionally, at Orthodox Christmas on January 7th, Belarus’ President Aleksandr Lukashenko lit a Christmas candle in the church, spoke with parishioners and clergy, and shared warm holiday greetings ...

Today Orthodox believers are celebrating the great feast of the Nativity of Christ, known as Christmas. In their writings, ...