The reconstructed Jesus is not identical to the canonical Jesus or the orthodox Jesus. ... That is the Jesus who gave rise to the Christian faith, and that is the only Jesus worth pursuing.

For example, in the eighth century, the Orthodox world lived over 30 years with the understanding that icons were idolatrous. This decision was passed by bishops at the Council of Hieria but ...

Back at the Orthodox Good Friday procession, a clutch of locals arrives at the Holy Sepulchre Church - built on the spot where it is believed Jesus was crucified, buried, and resurrected.

Honoring traditions dating back to the Council of Nicea in 395 A.D., Orthodox Christians around the world observed Holy Pascha, the feast of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, on Sunday with music ...

Orthodox Christians have lived in small numbers in Germany for centuries. Starting in 1960, their number grew with the arrival of what Germany refers to as "guest workers" from countries like ...

The story of Jesus's birth is oft told, but Mary and Joseph's unconventional courtship can also be found in the history of Judea. HISTORY MAGAZINE Here’s what biblical scholars say.

Belief is on the rise: Since 2021, belief in Jesus among U.S. adults has increased by 12%, from 54% to 66%. Among Gen Z men, commitment to Jesus jumped 15 percentage points between 2019 and 2025.