On April 14, 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 14 April 2024
| Holiday | Description |
|---|---|
| Marya-light up the snow
St. Mary of Egypt
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The church honors Saint Mary originally from Egypt. She was a harlot for more than 17 years. After that, she repented and settled in the desert, where she lived in complete seclusion, strict fasting and prayer until her death. |
| Martyr Avraamiy of Bulgaria, Wonderworker of Vladimir |
Honoring the memory of St. Abraham of Bulgaria, Wonderworker of Vladimir. Lived in the XIII century. He was martyred for his faith in Jesus Christ in the city of Bulgar (Bolgar) at the hands of fellow Muslims. |
| St. Euthymius, Wonderworker of Suzdal |
The church honors the memory of St. Euthymius of Suzdal. Years of life: 1316-1404. The church glorified him in 1549. |
| St. Gerontius, Canonarch of the Caves |
Memorial Day of St. Gerontius, monk of the Kiev Caves Monastery. He was canonarch of the Assumption Cathedral of the monastery. Lived in the XIV century. |
| Great lent
28th 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. |
