On May 18, 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 18 May 2024
| Holiday | Description |
|---|---|
| Arina Kapustnitsa (Hotbed)
Great Martyr Irene of Macedon
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Homage to the memory of Saint Penelope (in epiphany-Irina). Lived in the first century. She preached the Christian faith among pagans. She was tortured for her faith by the rulers of the cities of Mygdonia and Kallipolis. |
| Finding the relics of St. James of Zheleznoborovsky |
Event in honor of Abbot Jacob. Years of life: the second half of the XIV century-1442. He lived in a place called Iron Borok, which is why he got his nickname. His relics are glorified by miraculous works. |
