The Orthodox and Catholic Churches have a long history that led to a series of divisions, also known as schisms.

The Akathist Hymn, which is chanted on the first five successive Fridays of Lent in the Eastern Orthodox Church, is dedicated ...

The Siege of 1453 was a defining moment for Constantinople and the world. The city, once considered impregnable, faced the formidable forces of the Ottoman Empire led by Sultan Mehmed II.

John Julius Norwich tells the dramatic story of the fall of Constantinople and the Byzantine ... images of saints and holy people is meant to bring the artist and worshippers closer to the face ...