Fasting, praying and eating according to religious rules is impossible in some jails, ex-prisoners and groups say.

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For the past year, the palms Rev. Robin Dodge and his family used in last year’s Palm Sunday procession sat next to two holy ...

Ash Wednesday falls on March 5 this year, marking the start of Lent. Here's why some people wear ashes on their foreheads ...

The history of the Coptic Orthodox Church goes back to Mark ... Coptic men and women tattoo crosses on their wrists to identify themselves in case they are killed. They are often vulnerable ...

I’ve learned much about the spiritual disciplines observed by Orthodox Christians ... such as the prohibiting of beards and visible tattoos, may appear rather strange to many.

Renn's description of the contours of "negative world" range widely and include the spread of sports gambling, legalized drug use and even tattoos. But the framework ... city's religious diversity: ...

From Africa in April to the Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival, RiverBeat to the rival BBQ contests, here are 13 of the top Memphis festivals this spring.

This year's honored country is South Africa. May 9-10; The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 583 N. Highland. Greek dancing? Yes. Musicians playing bouzoukis (long-necked lutes), baglamas (bowl ...