Christmas

Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

Today, the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) celebrates Christmas. This holiday is one of the most important for the Orthodox Church. It is dedicated to the earthly life of Jesus Christ.

Russian orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day

Russian orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Day

Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill has extended Christmas greetings to Russians and wished them to care about their close ones, show mercy and help the needy. "Let’s remember that there are no obstacles for God. He …

Christmas market opens in Tbilisi

Christmas market opens in Tbilisi

Today, the Christmas Market opens in the capital of Georgia, which will feature Georgian brands and startups. It will be held at the Fabrika multifunctional art center in Tbilisi. "The magical time of the year has come, when …

Russia's Orthodox Christians celebrating Epiphany

Russia's Orthodox Christians celebrating Epiphany

Orthodox Russians are celebrating one of main Christian feasts, Epiphany, on January 19. According to the Gospel, during Christ’s baptism in the Jordan River, God was revealed in His three hypostases: the Father, the Son and the …

Christmas sermon held in Istanbul

Christmas sermon held in Istanbul

The Christmas sermon was held in the Church of St. George on one of the islands near Istanbul on Saturday morning, Anadolu Agency reports. The solemn service was conducted by Metropolitan Emmanuel Adamakis. The sermon was attended by …

How Christmas Was Celebrated in the Middle Ages

How Christmas Was Celebrated in the Middle Ages

People in medieval Europe celebrated the Christmas season with 12 full days of feasting and revelry culminating with Twelfth Night and the raucous crowning of a “King of Misrule”, …

Journey to Christmas festival kicks off in Moscow

Journey to Christmas festival kicks off in Moscow

The Journey to Christmas festival has begun in Moscow, presenting Christmas trees decorated in different styles, according to the official website of the Mayor of the Russian capital, Sergei Sobyanin. "The traditional winter …

Russia's Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

Russia's Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

Today Orthodox Christians are celebrating Christmas, one of the biggest and most ancient Christian holidays. Russian President Vladimir Putin attended Orthodox Christmas services at a small 13th century church on an island. …

Putin sends New Year, Christmas wishes to Biden and Trump

Putin sends New Year, Christmas wishes to Biden and Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent Christmas and New Year wishes to incumbent U.S. President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden, the Kremlin reported Wednesday. "The Russian leader has sent congratulations to U.S. …

Villefand on weather in Moscow on Christmas Eve

Villefand on weather in Moscow on Christmas Eve

Acting Head of the Hydrometeorological Center of the Russian Federation, Roman Vilfand, told what weather is expected on Christmas Eve in Moscow and Moscow region. According to him, at night, in the capital, it will be 3-5 °C below …