Holy water is also removed from the fonts in churches on Good Friday and Holy Saturday in preparation for the blessing of the water at the Easter Vigil.

In Holy Week, the days just before Easter, one can catch Catholics in some ancient religious practices – some are so rare, they’re done only once a year. Beginning Palm Sunday – March 28 ...

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Uttar Pradesh has implemented multi-layer security for Kanwar Yatra, utilizing drones, CCTV, and social media monitoring to ...

Over 30,000 believers gathered at the Holy Monastery of Saint John the Theologian in Souroti to honor Saint Paisios on the 31st anniversary of his repose. A Solemn Divine Liturgy and all-night vigil ...

Bazaars, picnics and festivals St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Festival: 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 12. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish grounds, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Homemade pierogi, piggies, ...

Thousands of Shiite pilgrims have gathered in Karbala, Iraq, for Ashoura, a holy day commemorating Imam Hussein’s martyrdom ...

Cuts, clergy stress, low morale, and collapse in vocations presents ‘existential threat to the Church of England’ members ...

Typically, the Chesapeake Bay area is associated with scenic shorelines, but it felt more like Home on the Range when the ...

The direct Batam-Jeddah route reflects the airport's commitment to offering non-stop access for umrah pilgrims.

Last year’s ACME state champion, the Minster Wildcats, claimed the Division VII state championship this spring, while last ...

Larry “Coach” Clark, 89 of Carroll, died Monday, July 7, 2025 surrounded by his wife of 63 years and his four children. Mass ...