TASS/. Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill has extended Christmas greetings to Russians and wished them to care about their close ones, show mercy and help the needy. "Let’s remember that ...

More than 200 million Christians around the world are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January as they follow the Julian calendar, unlike those Christian ...

TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin extended Christmas greetings to Russians and Orthodox Christians, saying it’s one of the most beloved Christian holidays, the Kremlin said on Friday.

Because some Orthodox church jurisdictions follow the “old calendar,” or Julian Calendar, which honors Christmas in January, and some the “new calendar,” which slates it for Dec. 25 ...