On December 14, 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 14 December 2024
| Holiday | Description |
|---|---|
| The Righteous Filaret the Merciful |
The memory of Saint Philaret comes from the Paphlagon region (Asia Minor). Years of life: 702-792. He was a well-to-do nobleman, but his wealth did not please him. After looting the house during one of the Arab-Byzantine wars, he distributed the remnants of his wealth to the needy. |
| The next day
The Prophet Nahum
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A holiday in honor of one of the 12 minor prophets - Nahum. He lived in the 7th century BC. He predicted the destruction of the Assyrian city of Nineveh and the destruction of the Kingdom of Israel. |
| Christmas Fast
17th day of the holiday
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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. |
