On December 27, 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 27 December 2024
Holiday | Description |
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Filimonov Day
Martyrs Philemon, Apollonius, Arianus and Theotichus
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It is the day of remembrance of the four martyrs who suffered for their faith in Jesus Christ in the city of Antinous (Egypt) under the Emperor Diocletian. |
Martyrs Firs, Leucias and Callinicus |
Commemoration of the three martyrs who suffered for their faith in Jesus Christ in Caesarea of Bithynia under the Emperor Decius. |
Christmas Fast
30th day of the holiday
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Multi-day fast. Its purpose is the spiritual purification of a person and preparation for the Christmas holiday. The duration of the fast is 40 days. |