On April 9, 2 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 9 April 2023
| Holiday | Description |
|---|---|
| Matryona Nastovitsa (Polurepitsa)
Martyrs Matrona of Thessalonica
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In honor of Saint Matrona of Solun. She was a slave of the Jewish woman Pavtila. She suffered for her faith in Jesus Christ in the third or fourth century. |
| Great lent
23rd 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. |
