On March 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 March 2023
Holiday | Description |
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Nikiforov Day
Transfer of the relics of St. Nikephoros the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople
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Dedicated to the transfer of the incorruptible remains of the patriarch in 847 Nikephoros from Proconnisos to Constantinople. |
Great lent
9th 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. |