On March 20, 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 20 March 2023
Holiday | Description |
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Holy Martyrs who served as bishops in Chersonesos: Basil, Ephraim, Kapiton, Eugene, Epherius, Elpidius, and Agathodorus |
Homage to the memory of 7 holy martyrs who suffered for the preaching of the Christian faith in the IV century in the city of Tauric Chersonesus. |
Great lent
3rd 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. |