May 1—While many Christians celebrated Easter on April 4, those of the Eastern Orthodox rite who adhere to the Julian calendar will keep the observance on Sunday. The faithful have been observing Holy ...
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral, 591 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, will celebrate its 125th anniversary the weekend of Oct. 28-29. The church was founded by St. Alexis Toth of Wilkes-Barre. An open ...
Apr. 10—For Christians, Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the time before Easter commemorating the last days of Jesus Christ's life. According to Scripture, on Palm Sunday, Jesus rode into ...
WILKES-BARRE — Protodeacon Keith Russin, of Plains Township, remembers listening to the voices of “a magnificent choir” when he served as an altar boy. Reader Andrew Buleza, of Wilkes-Barre, recalls ...
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X The Rev. Alexis Toth likely did not realize the full depth of what he was undertaking in 1890 when ...
Many saints throughout the ages have likened the Christian life to a pilgrimage. Our true home is Heaven and our walk through this “valley of tears” is a preparation for our homecoming in his Kingdom.
Although traditionally a jubilee only happens every 25 years, the Holy Door is slated to reopen for a special 2033 Jubilee ...
New and expanded facilities in full swing at Church of the Holy Resurrection A few months ago, the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection in Brookville celebrated the completion of its ...
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre, will celebrate it’s 125th anniversary with a commemoration the weekend of Oct. 28, culminating with a banquet, Oct. 29, at AppleTree Terrace, Dallas ...