Commemorate

As Catholics around the globe enter Holy Week, they engage in poignant processions and reenactments that reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a powerful ritual that brings communities together in reflection and reverence. In Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland, thousands gather each year for the beloved reenactment of the Way of the Cross. This event features actors portraying key figures, including Jesus and Roman soldiers, guiding participants through a solemn journey. Attendees carry a wooden cross, stopping to pray at…

This year, Orthodox Christians in war-ravaged Gaza are facing a deeply somber Christmas. With escalating conflict enveloping the region, it feels as though the holiday spirit has been extinguished, leaving worshippers lamenting the absence of gifts and joy for their children. In the Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza City, a small gathering of around a dozen Orthodox Christians met for the traditional service, even as the sounds of battle echoed throughout the Palestinian enclave. Amidst the turmoil, Archbishop Alexios of…