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What is the origin of Easter eggs? Do they derive from authentic Christian traditions, or do they come from ancient pagan practices?

It is known that the death of Jesus Christ occurred somewhere between AD 30 and AD 33. But how exactly did he die?

Ancient Greek philosopher Apollonius lived in the 1st century CE. He frequently associated with Jesus Christ since his life ...

An Orthodox Church in Crete stands unique in Greece for integrating icons of heroes from the Greek War of Independence into ...

Egyptian archaeologists uncovered the tomb of Pharaoh Userkaf's son in Saqqara, revealing a rare pink granite false door and ...

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New research reveals a long-overlooked female organ may be essential for egg development and reproductive function relating ...

Thousands of locals and tourists gathered on Saturday on the Greek island of Corfu to watch the spectacular tradition called “botides”.

Holy Saturday, the day before Greek Easter on Sunday, marks the last day of Holy Week for Orthodox Christians.