On December 7, 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 7 December 2023
| Holiday | Description |
|---|---|
| Katerina Sannitsa
Great Martyr Catherine
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Homage to the memory of Saint Catherine, a native of Alexandria (287-305). She was martyred by beheading for her faith in Christ during the reign of Emperor Maximian. |
| The Great Martyr of Mercury |
Dedicated to Saint Mercury. He served in the Roman army during the reigns of the pagan emperors Decius and Valerian. He was beheaded in Caesarea of Cappadocia for his faith in Christ. |
| Martyr Mercury of Smolensk |
In honor of Saint Mercury. He served in the army of the Smolensk Prince. He was killed in a battle with the Tatars. The celebration was established at the end of the XVI century. |
| Christmas Fast
10th day of the holiday
|
Multi-day fast. Its purpose is the spiritual purification of a person and preparation for the Christmas holiday. The duration of the fast is 40 days. |
