Catholic and Orthodox — fall on the same date, April 20, due to the alignment of the Julian and Gregorian calendars.

Such was their influence in Church history, through their evangelization efforts, that Pope John Paul II named the two ...

Newark Advocate faith columnist Jeff Gill explores the history of Valentine's Day and how it connects to today's interpretation of the holiday.

The Greek island of Crete has its own saint connected to love, namely Saint Yakinthos, comparable to St. Valentine.

While Saint Valentine has become a global icon, the Orthodox Church has its own saints associated with love. On February 13, ...

Get ready Shippensburg, a brand new cafe is coming to town offering an array of French inspired creations that will leave your tastebuds yearning for more!

World Radio Day is celebrated annually on February 13. The holiday was proclaimed by UNESCO in 2011 to emphasize the ...

On this seven-country Ultimate Balkans road trip, you'll find some of the best sights, activities and food that the region ...

Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria are observing the Day of Saint Haralambos, the patron saint of beekeepers. The traditional religious festival pays homage to honeybees and their precious product and ...

The Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Charalambos in Templestowe, marked the feast day of its patron saint with a series of well ...

Every year on February 10, World Pulses Day is celebrated. This day, established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of ...

I’ve been tossing invitations to join the American Association of Retired Persons for a few years now. There are days when retirement sounds great but it is not in my future anytime soon.