Feast of the Beheading of St John the Baptist The Feast of the Beheading of St John the Baptist, observed on August 29th, stands as a poignant day in the Orthodox Christian liturgical calendar. This day commemorates the martyrdom of John the Baptist, a pivotal figure in the Orthodox faith, known for his role in […]
Dormition of the Theotokos Fast The Dormition of the Theotokos Fast, observed from August 1st to August 14th, is a period of spiritual preparation for the Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, the Mother of God. This fast is a time for Orthodox Christians to honor the Virgin Mary, whose life of […]
The Fast of the Holy Apostles 2025 The Fast of the Apostles, observed from the sundown of the Sunday of All Saints (the Sunday after Pentecost) through June 29th, is a cherished period of fasting in the Orthodox Christian Church. This fast honors the Holy Apostles and their tireless work in establishing the early Church, […]
The Great Orthodox Lent 2025 The Great Fast, or Great Lent, is the most significant and solemn fasting period in the Orthodox Christian liturgical calendar, beginning at sundown on Cheese Fare Sunday and culminating on Holy Saturday, just before Easter Sunday. This sacred time is dedicated to preparing the faithful both spiritually and physically for […]
