Newly appointed Orthodox Archbishop Joan of Tirana, Durres and All Albania, looks on during an inauguration ceremony at the Cathedral of Resurrection of Christ, in Tirana, Albania, Saturday ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. In Greece, Orthodox Easter is celebrated with an entire week of festivities – aptly titled The Holy Week – with Good Friday, Easter Sunday, ...

In a groundbreaking gesture of unity, Orthodox priests across the world have been encouraged—though not officially required—to shave their beards ahead of Easter, as a symbolic act of brotherhood with ...