On May 3, 5 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 3 May 2023
| Holiday | Description |
|---|---|
| St. Theodore of Trichina |
In honor of the monk Theodore. The nickname of Trichina (from Greek. - hair shirt) received due to wearing a rough and prickly hair shirt. A monastery is named after him. He had the gift of healing. |
| St. Alexander of Osheven, Abbot |
The church celebrates the memory of St. Alexander. The mundane name is Alexey. Years of life: 1427-1479. He took monastic vows at the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery. He was ordained a deacon, then a presbyter. He is the founder of the monastery. |
| The Infant Martyr Gabriel of Bialystok |
Dedicated to the Holy Martyr Gabriel. He lived from 1684 to 1690. He was secretly taken out of the house by a Jewish tenant and tortured. He is considered a healer of children. |
| Holy Week
5th 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
47th 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. |
