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Epiphany 2018 from Crete to Florida

2018-01-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Epiphany 2018

This year’s Epiphany celebration here on Crete, across Greece, and around the world was a joyous and colorful event across seasides and lakeside areas anywhere Orthodox Christians live.

Tags: Crete events, Crete religion, Eastern Orthodox, Epiphany, Greek traditions, Orthodox customs, Panagia Trimartyri, religious events

Russia Celebrates Christmas Eve on Three Kings’ Day

2011-01-06 by Phil Butler

Eastern Orthodox Europe celebrates Christmas

Thursday Russian Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas Eve with the traditional Holy Supper. All over Eastern Europe January 6th and 7th are a time to praise Christ and share with friends and family. From Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to the Patriarch of the Orthodox Church, and the children playing in the snow, all Russia gives and received holiday wishes.

Tags: adoration, Christmas Eve, Eastern Orthodox, Gregorian calendar, Holy Supper, Januar 6th, Julian calendar, Moscow Christmas, Russian Christmas, St. Nicolas

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