ATHENS, Greece — Millions of Orthodox Christians across Eastern and Southern Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere in the world, have celebrated Easter, capping weeklong religious celebrations.

Greek Orthodox Easter is the conclusion of Greek Orthodox's "Great Lent," a strict 40-day period of fasting. Great Lent ends on Lazarus Saturday, which is when Orthodox Christians believe Jesus ...

In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, the preparations begin with Great Lent, 40 days of reflection and fasting, which starts on Clean Monday and ends on Lazarus Saturday.

Growing up Greek American, the question, "when is Orthodox Easter this year?" always popped up once the warmer weather rolled around. I always looked forward to the traditions and food that came ...

Easter is coming in Greece, and in Greek culture and Greek churches, as well as other Orthodox denominations across America, similar work was taking place on this Good Friday, in anticipation of ...

Orthodox Easter is honored by Orthodox Christians, and is officially observed in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon, Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Russia, and Ukraine.

You may know it by its more common name, Greek Easter. As many religions do, preparation for Easter starts with a fast. For Orthodox Easter, it's a 40-day fast.

ATHENS, GREECE - For Orthodox Christians, one of the most stirring images of the Easter season is a burning candle being carried from the site in Jerusalem where tradition says Jesus was crucified ...

The 48 days of fasting begin and end with an egg. In the interim, Eastern Orthodox Christians curtail their diets to strengthen their spirits. "We eat no meat, no dairy, nothing that comes from an ...