Rejoice, birth-giver of the aromatic balm of the King of all. Rejoice, O Bride unwedded, the world's salvation." The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem, which sings the praises of the Holy ...

There are historical figures who, for various reasons, transcend their status to become paradigms of something; in the case ...

In a move that could be considered aggravating a fresh wound or perhaps, performing a funeral dirge for a fallen season -- or, maybe it's just unfortunate timing -- U.K.-based performer Calum ...

I was in my mid-30s and my newborn daughter was sleeping in her moses basket as I planned my own funeral, chose the hymns, ...

There's nothing like the sound of Christmas hymns to evoke the joy, mystery, and wonder of the holiday season. From ageless songs like “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen” to modern tunes like ...

His coffin was carried into the busy church to a funeral hymn based on the poem Crossing the Bar by Lord Tennyson. The remainder of the service featured hymns, readings, poetry, and a solo cello ...

We all failed you':Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin pay tribute to their son at his funeral "To hear her playing the violin ..

Members of a pacifist Christian sect that emerged in 18th century Russia were exiled to Georgia about 200 years ago for ...

During her time at John Adams HS, she was honored to be a cheerleader, a member of the Potawatomi Peaches women’s softball ... people and she loved to sing hymns. Always kind, always a witness.