Calendar of Saints: Who Celebrates Today, March 4
On March 4, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saint Gerasimos of the Jordan and Saint Gregory of Assos, among others, encouraging believers to engage in prayer during the Lenten season.
Calendar of Saints: A Great Day Today – Who Celebrates on February 27
Today, the Orthodox Church commemorates St. Procopius of Decapolis and several saints known for their monastic life and faith.
Lenten Dishes: Traditional Dishes from All Over Bavaria
The article explores traditional Bavarian dishes associated with the Lenten season, highlighting the cultural significance of food during this period of fasting.
Calendar of Saints: Who celebrates today, February 24, 2026
On February 24, the Orthodox Church commemorates the first and second finding of the Honorable Head of Saint John the Baptist, one of the significant feasts associated with his sacred figure.
Do you know the names and meanings of the Lenten Sundays?
The article discusses the significance of Lenten Sundays in Christianity and explains why they are not counted in the 40 days of Lent.
The 'Feminin Pluriel' Association organizes the concert titled 'In Lent - Faith and Hope'
The concert 'In Lent - Faith and Hope' aims to convey the journey from trial to light through music and faith, reflecting the Orthodox tradition.
Uganda: Bobi Calls for Prayers for Political Prisoners As Lent and Ramadan Begin
Bobi Wine has called on Ugandans to dedicate the Lenten season to prayers for political prisoners and those in need.
The Cathedral Church received dozens of faithful on this Ash Wednesday: 'I have much to be thankful for and I am in debt to God'
On Ash Wednesday, dozens of worshippers gathered at the Cathedral Church in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to participate in mass and receive blessings as they prepared for the Lenten season.
Purple that announces Lent: meet the tree that blooms before Easter and colors the streets in the interior of SP
The region of Itapetininga, SP, is adorned with the vibrant purple blooms of the quaresmeira trees, which flower in the lead-up to Easter.
This February 18: Churches in Chicago that commemorate Ash Wednesday
Several parishes in Chicago have announced their schedules for Ash Wednesday services, which begin the Lenten season on February 18, 2026.
This year's Lenten table is more expensive – How much will the laganas, halva, and seafood cost
Consumers in Greece will have to spend significantly more this year for traditional Lenten foods, with sharp price increases reported for seafood and halva.