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The Byzantine Empire may not appear much in your church's Christian history lessons. In fact, its history includes crucial events that we must remember.

However your church celebrates it, Holy Week is the most important date in the church calendar—a time to remember Jesus expressing his love for us and saving us.

Discover the profound meaning, historical significance, and enduring relevance of 'Kyrie Eleison,' the sacred Christian phrase that has resonated through centuries of worship, reflecting the human yearning for divine mercy and grace.

Lent is not mentioned in the Bible, but rather started in the fourth century AD. Even though there is no explicit evidence of Lent in Scripture, many believers have tried to argue that Lent is based on Jesus’ temptation in the desert for 40 days.

The split happened as to whether the Holy Spirit proceeded from just the Father or both the Father and the Son. The controversy, between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Tradition, mostly took place with the addition of “and the...

A certain event that took place in Genesis 3 served as a catalyst that would affect all of humankind from the Garden of Eden onward. Although some Christians have argued against original sin overall, this article will cover more of the differing...

Epiphany presents us with significant truths to reflect on, including the Magi’s visit to worship Christ, how this event was a revelation to the Gentiles and reminds us of the truth of Jesus’ incarnation. 

Justinian I wasn't just any emperor. Many consider him the greatest emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire. So what made him so memorable?

Ancient of Days is a name for God found multiple times in the Book of Daniel.

Pretty much everyone knows that B.C. means "Before Christ," but what does A.D. stand for? How did we get the A.D. system in the first place?

When is Good Friday? Why is it different than any other Friday? For Christians worldwide, Good Friday is a day of remembrance as the Friday Jesus was crucified and died on the cross.

Pentecost Sunday is the holiday that celebrates the Holy Spirit descending upon the apostles and their followers as told in the Book of Acts. Learn more about the Bible story of Pentecost Sunday and the traditions of Christian churches today.

Greek Easter happens on a different day of the year than the Easter that most Western Christians celebrate. Why it's a different day is a surprising story that goes all the way back to ancient Rome.

You may have heard Catholics or Anglicans talking about how they genuflect at church, but what's the meaning behind this practice?

Discover the meaning, examples, and Christian practices of penance and its relationship to our repentance. Be inspired by Bible verses about penance to seek first the Kingdom of God!

Jeremiah is famous for his biblical writings and ministry during some of the darkest times of Judah’s history. But he didn’t do it alone. Here's what we know about his servant, Baruch.

We know that Jesus often went off in private to pray... does that mean that he meditated? If so, does the way Jesus meditated have any connection to the way we meditate today? The answer may not be what you expect.

Christianity as we know it would look hugely different if not for Constantine the Great. But were the changes he brought ultimately positive ones?

Epiphany is a time of revelation. Jesus revealed himself to the Israelites and the Gentiles as represented by the Wise Men. God doesn’t play favorites but receives all whose hearts long for him.

The term intermediate state helps Christians discuss a sticky question: what happens between when we die and the final resurrection?