In most churches, the decorations are red to symbolize the blood of martyrdom. Some churches remove all decorations on Good Friday, veiling anything that can’t be removed in black or purple.

During the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night the priest or deacon carries the candle in procession into the dark church. A new fire, symbolizing our eternal life in Christ, is kindled which ...

Orthodox Easter occurs anywhere from mid-April to early May ... “coffin” in an embroidered cloth and march it through the streets in a great procession that ends back at the church. On Holy Saturday, ...

Lent is a period of 40 days of fasting and prayer leading up to Easter. Lent starts on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Holy Saturday, just before Easter Sunday. The word "Lent" comes from the word ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. As about 62 percent of the population is Roman Catholic, Holy Week masses are often attended on Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, ...

Father Tim Kennedy, pastor of Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, Jessup, participated in the 2025 Prayer Vigil for Life in Washington, D.C. Kennedy, Bishop Kurt Burnette and the Very Rev.

In Greece, Orthodox Easter is celebrated with an entire week of festivities – aptly titled The Holy Week – with Good Friday ... in which flags in homes and businesses around the country are set to ...

BRAY Christ Church COI Services of Worship for this Sunday: 8.30am Holy Communion; 11am Morning Prayer 2. Confirmation 2025: Confirmations will take place in Christ Church in 2025. We are awaiting ...

In a world where music and ministry often intersect, Olufunmi Adedayo, well known as Holy Soja, is a shining example of a faith-driven artiste using their talents to make a profound impact.

By James Poniewozik As measured by the calendar, “Saturday Night Live” is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. But you could also say that 50 “Saturday Night Lives” are each ...

The first disturbance we’re tracking is an ocean storm set to track well south of southern New England Tuesday night. Most cities will remain dry. The South Coast, Cape, and Islands may see a dusting.