Father Aleksei used to anoint Russian military equipment with holy water at a base just south of Moscow. These days, instead of ministering to Russian troops, he's preaching to middle-aged clients in ...

Millions of people worldwide celebrated Orthodox Christmas nearly two weeks after much of the world marked the holiday ...

Sally Swetzoff leans over a sewing machine in the dining room of the Bishop’s House, just across from Unalaska’s Front Beach. She’s hemming the curtains for the bedroom windows, and she’s on a tight ...

The old St. Nicholas Church stands in Eklutna, Alaska, on Oct. 12, 2023. A three-year restoration effort began Oct. 13, with the removal of the bell tower. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) EKLUTNA, Alaska (AP ...

While Christmas is widely celebrated on Dec 25, Orthodox Christians observe it on Jan 7, following the Julian calendar, which ...

A small crowd gathered on a cool Friday morning at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Eklutna, the oldest standing building in the Municipality of Anchorage. Bishop Alexei of Sitka and Alaska ...