The Akathist Hymn is a Service of the Orthodox Church that invites the faithful to rejoice in the unique and sublime role the Virgin Mary played in the salvation of mankind. Learn to Chant the Service ...

Rejoice, O Bride unwedded, the world's salvation." The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem, which sings the praises of the Holy Mother and Ever-Virgin Mary. It is one of the most beloved ...

It has become particularly popular as a hymn to be used at both wedding and funeral services, asking God to be with us throughout the day. The words of this hymn are perfectly suited for a baptism ...

SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released its second batch of new hymns on Thursday, adding nine songs to the new hymnbook — "Hymns for Home and Church." ...

It has become particularly popular as a hymn to be used at both wedding and funeral services, asking God to be with us throughout the day. This hymn is particularly apt for a baptism service ...

The 1850 hymn is still popular in church services across the country, beginning with the soaring lines "It came upon the midnight clear, / That glorious song of old, / From angels bending near the ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Many Christians around the world mark the start of the Lenten season with special worship services on Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent-- the 40 days ...

Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsunstar.com Catholics began the season of Lent by attending Ash Wednesday services in Merced County and worldwide. Believers observe Lent as a period of reflection and ...

It's a holy day of prayer and fasting for many Christians around our area—Ash Wednesday. St. Ann's Basilica in Scranton held services Wednesday morning. At the start of Lent, the faithful were ...

While many churches will be offering the traditional Ash Wednesday services today, Christ Church Cathedral Indianapolis is continuing a tradition started in recent years called Ashes to Go.

2024 Faithful around the globe — including in churches of varying denominations around the Valley — gathered as the Christians began their countdown to Easter with Ash Wednesday services.