On April 26, 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 26 April 2023
Holiday | Description |
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Holy Martyr Artemon of Laodicea, Presbyter |
The church honors the memory of Saint Artemon, originally from Laodicea in Syria. Lived in the III century. He was a reader, deacon, and presbyter. In 303, he was killed by pagans. |
Great lent
40th 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. |