On January 26, 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 26 January 2023
Holiday | Description |
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St. Irinarch of Rostov |
The church celebrates the memory of Saint Irenarch the Recluse (baptismal name-Elijah). Years of life: 1547-1616. At the age of 30, he was tonsured a monk in the Rostov Borisoglebsky monastery. He spent 30 years in chains and chains. |
St. Eleazar of Anzer |
The church honors Saint Eleazar originally from the city of Kozelsk. He was tonsured a monk in the Solovetsky Monastery. In 1612, he settled on Anzer Island and became a hermit. He built there a stone church in the Name of the Most Holy Trinity and a monastery. He wrote books and was engaged in wood carving. |
Ermilov Day
Martyrs Yermil and Stratonikos
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It is considered the day of memory of the holy sufferers Ermil and Stratonik. They were martyred for their faith in Jesus Christ at the beginning of the fourth century during the reign of the Emperor Licinius. |