The Holy Family presents a profound portrait: a man, a woman, and a child, each reflecting distinct and unique virtues. Joseph, the father, stands out for his silence, gentleness, and readiness to ...

TASS-FACTBOX. On January 19, Orthodox believers in Russia celebrate Epiphany, or the Baptism of the Lord, one of the 12 major Christian holidays (along with Easter) dogmatically connected with the ...

Out on the banks of the Little Klickitat River at Ekone Park, Ss. Joachim and Ana Orthodox Church held its annual ‘Blessing of the Waters’ service on January 6.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, is the pope’s special envoy for the Mass of consecration of the Church of the Baptism of Christ, January 10. The site is traditionally believed to ...

The 2025 Holy Land Mint Dove of Peace Gold Round in 1/10 troy ounce represents a message of harmony and peace. Produced by the Holy Land Mint (Israel Coins & Medals Corp.), this gold round is crafted ...

As Luc Boillot slept the night before, he said he dreamed of the Epiphany cross retrieval. So when he rose out of Spring Bayou today, white cross in hand, it was hard to tell the difference between ...

The Gospels recount that John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan River, where the Holy Spirit descended like a dove, and a heavenly ... involves the casting of the cross into seas, rivers ...

So when he rose out of Spring Bayou today, white cross in hand ... including as Dove Bearer. This role symbolizes the connection between the Holy Spirit and Christ’s baptism.

The Bible records that the Spirit descended like a dove and alighted on him ... An associated tradition has been the tossing of a cross into the water to be retrieved by divers. Holy water from the ...

During these ceremonies, which are held on beaches, lakes and rivers, a cross is thrown into the water ... The Gospel of the day is then read and a white dove is released to signify the descent of the ...

Below is a list of events for the 119th Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs, as stated on the cathedral's website. Schedule of events. Orthros and Divine Liturgy (8 a.m.): Arch ...

Spirit Airlines is launching San Antonio International Airport’s first nonstop service to San Juan, Puerto Rico in early March. It’ll run year-round as many as four days a week. “The ...