On August 18, 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 18 Augustа 2024
| Holiday | Description |
|---|---|
| Evstignei Zhitnik
Martyr Eusignius of Antioch
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It is dedicated to Saint Eustignius, who served in the army of several Roman emperors. He suffered for his faith in Christ under the Emperor Julian the Apostate in 362, at the age of 110. |
| Pre-Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord |
Preparation for the Great Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ (popularly known as the Second Apple Savior). On this day, believers are encouraged to change themselves and their way of life for the better. |
| Assumption Fast
5th day of the holiday
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Multi-day fast. It was established in honor of the church feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. The duration of the fast is 14 days. |
