On August 6, 3 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 Augustа 2024
| Holiday | Description |
|---|---|
| Boris and Gleb
Martyrs of the Blessed Princes Boris (in the Holy Baptism of Roman) and Gleb (in the Holy Baptism of David)
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Honoring the memory of the brothers Yaroslav the Wise Boris and Gleb (Roman and David in epiphany). The saints were killed by the power-hungry brother Svyatopolk as competitors for the Kievan throne. Their relics have the gift of healing. |
| Martyrs of Christina of Tyre |
Commemoration of Saint Christina, who was cruelly tortured by several rulers of Tyre in the 3rd century for her faith in Christ the Saviour. |
| St. Polycarp of the Caves, Archimandrite |
Day of honoring the memory of the abbot of the Pechersk monastery Polikarpos. The relics of the saint rest in the Nearby (Anthony's) caves. |
