The Yuletide carol has a tumultuous history, surviving many ups and downs over the centuries to bring us cheer in the cold ...

Hymns mean so much to so many people and if you have a favourite BBC Songs of Praise would like to know. Choose your all-time number one from the 100 hymns and worship songs that have been most ...

The word “hymn" comes from the Greek word “hymnos” which means “a song of praise”. Originally these would have been written in honour of the Gods. Hymnody (the singing or composition of ...

The Greek hymnos refers to a song of praise similar to the ode, and in the Christian tradition in the Middle Ages, these are predominantly in Latin. Vernacular hymns arise early in the Reformation and ...

“Singing from the same body of hymns and songs, all children of God – regardless of ethnicity, country, culture, or language ...

Religion News Service columnist Jana Riess discusses how the new Latter-day Saint hymns emphasize that the church is ...

At Christmas, the sounds of hymns from long ago are heard in churches throughout the world. But what do you know about some ...

Katherine Jenkins explores The Royal Hospital Chelsea and introduces much-loved hymns as her fellow presenters and The Archbishop of Canterbury choose their favourites. ABC iview Home Watch all your ...

Before meeting her death, each sister knelt before their prioress who gave them permission to die. The prioress was the last ...

The country's top 10 hymns were revealed in a Songs of Praise special hosted by singer Aled Jones (right) Jerusalem has been voted the UK's favourite hymn, in a vote held by BBC One's Songs of Praise.