What Is Greek Orthodox Easter? Greek Orthodox Easter is the conclusion of Greek Orthodox's "Great Lent," a strict 40-day period of fasting. Great Lent ends on Lazarus Saturday, which is when ...

Orthodox Easter is based on a modified Julian calendar (while the Western world uses the Gregorian calendar) therefore Easter does not always fall at the same time as we celebrate Easter in America.

The inspiration for 12 Pittsburgh-area cousins to stage the first “turkey bowl” game sprouted out of services at a Greek Orthodox church in Oakmont. On Thursday, the game celebrated its 50th ...

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VESTAL (WBNG) -- This is the 50th Anniversary of Vestal Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation’s Greek Festival. The festival runs from Thursday through Sunday. The hours for Thursday through ...

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh will break ground on a new 15,000-square-foot facility in South Strabane Township next week. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. July 18 in ...