“Kathara Deftera,” Greek for Clean Monday, commences the 40-day period of the Great Lent for the Greek Orthodox Church, called “Sarakosti.”

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ash Wednesday, which falls and is celebrated this year on March 5, signifying the start of the season of Lent for...

Lagana, halvas, and taramas, known as “the Koulouma,” are the official foods of the first day of Lent in Greece, known as "Clean Monday."

Nigerian Christians have joined their counterparts worldwide to observe Ash Wednesday, a solemn day that officially heralds the commencement of the...

Fasting is a big part of many religious traditions, and right now, two major faiths – Christianity and Islam – are observing it at the same time!...

Ash Wednesday begins Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and reflection for Christians. Observed with the application of ashes on the forehead,...

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump sent a message about the power of faith to Catholics and Christians on Ash Wednesday. “This Ash...

Lent is one of the most significant periods in the Christian calendar, observed by millions of faithful around the world.  Lent is a 40-day season of...

In a call for unity and peaceful coexistence, Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu has urged Christian and Muslim faithful in Anambra State to...

Cypriots are heading to the countryside today to celebrate Green Monday, a public holiday that marks the start of Lent with fasting foods and outdoor...