On May 2, 4 Orthodox church holidays are celebrated. The list of events informs you about church holidays, fasts, and days of honoring the memory of saints. The list will help you find out the date of a significant religious event for Orthodox Christians.
Orthodox Church holidays 2 May 2023
| Holiday | Description |
|---|---|
| Ivan Vetkhopeschernik
St. John Palaeolabrite of the Old Testament, Hieromonk
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Dedicated to Hieromonk John. Lived in the VIII century. He was ordained a presbyter in the Monastery of St. Chariton, called Old, that is, ancient. |
| Veneration of the Blessed Matrona of Moscow |
to the memory of the saint. Her real name is Matrona Dimitrievna Nikonova. Years of life: 1881-1952. I was born blind. She had the gift of divination and healing the sick. From the age of 17, she lost her legs and became sedentary. Predicted the beginning and outcome of the Second World War. She was buried at the Danilovsky Moscow Cemetery. |
| Holy Week
4th day of the holiday
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The last week before Easter. It is dedicated to the memories of the last days of the earthly life of Jesus Christ, His sufferings, crucifixion and burial. All days of Holy Week are called "Great Days". |
| Great lent
46th day of the holiday
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The main multi-day fast. Installed in honor of the memory of the 40-day fast of Jesus Christ in the desert. The duration of Lent is 48 days. |
