2+ hour, 44+ min ago   (280+ words) On September 1, Orthodox Christians celebrate the New Year—the beginning of the new church year—and also honor the memory of St. Simeon the Stylite and his mother. According to the church calendar, the new liturgical year begins on September…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (228+ words) On August 25, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, following the New Julian calendar, commemorates Saint Titus of Crete and Saint Bartholomew. This day is also known by the folk names “Titus the Quiet,” “Bartholomew’s Day,” and “Quiet Dawn.” Saint Titus of…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (465+ words) Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed in France every year on July 16. This commemorative date is dedicated to honoring the Jews who fell victim to Nazi persecution during World War II, as well as all the French people who, at the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (287+ words) Every year on July 7, the world celebrates World Forgiveness Day. This is an international initiative designed to remind people of the importance of mutual understanding, reconciliation, and the ability to let go of past grievances for the sake of one’s…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (302+ words) By March 1949, the war had ended with a series of ceasefire agreements. Israel not only survived but also expanded its territory beyond the UN plan, although Jerusalem remained divided between Israel and Jordan. The price of independence was extremely high:…...