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Jan 6, 2023 · In October, a branch of Ukraine’s Orthodox church announced it would allow its churches to celebrate Christmas on December 25, rather than January 7. As Orthodox Christmas falls on...
Jan 6, 2024 · Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, Pool, File) By PETER SMITH. Updated 10:02 PM PDT, January 5, 2024. While much of the world has Christmas in the rearview mirror by now, people in some Eastern Orthodox traditions will celebrate the holy day on Sunday.
Dec 30, 2022 · December 30, 2022. • 6 min read. Christmas is over, so why are 12 percent of the world’s Christians waiting until January 7 to celebrate? Orthodox Christmas is celebrated by approximately 260...
Jan 6, 2023 · By Solcyré Burga. January 6, 2023 4:08 AM EST. C hristmas is still in full-swing for the 12% of Christians globally who are Orthodox and celebrate the holiday during the first week of January.
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What Do People Do? Orthodox Christians in central and eastern Europe and other parts of the world celebrate Christmas on January 7. The Christmas dates around January 7 may vary among some churches. The day is a time of reflection, inner thoughts and healing in many eastern European countries.
Jan 5, 2024 · All Eastern Orthodox agree that Dec. 25 is the date of Christmas, or the Feast of the Nativity, as they call it. The question is whether Dec. 25 falls on Dec. 25 or Jan. 7. That requires a...
Jan 7, 2017 · While most commonly Christmas is celebrated according to the Gregorian calendar, on December 25, the Eastern Orthodox Church observes the holiday using the old Julian calendar, on January 7.
