On April 6, 7 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 6 April 2023
| Holiday | Description |
|---|---|
| Saturday of the 3rd week of Great Lent |
Universal Memorial Day for the Deceased. It takes place on the third Saturday of Great Lent. Prayers for the dead. |
| St. Zacharias of the Caves, Fasterer |
The church honors the memory of Zacharias Postnik of the Caves, who labored in Distant Caves in the XIII-XIV centuries. He observed a strict fast. |
| Martyrs Stephen and Peter of Kazan |
Commemoration of the Holy Martyrs Stephen and Peter, who suffered at the hands of the Kazan Tatars for their faith in Jesus Christ. |
| Artemon – deri poloz
Saint Artemon (Artemy), Bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church Solunsky (Seleucian)
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Feast of Saint Artemon, Bishop of Seleucia. |
| Pre-feast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos |
Preparation for the Great Feast-the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos. |
| St. Zacharias the Open, monk |
Dedicated to the monk Zacharias. Lived in the IV century. He was nicknamed the Open One for his special care for beggars and wanderers. |
| Great lent
20th 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. |
