On September 27, 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 27 September 2024
Holiday | Description |
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Exaltation of the Holy Cross |
Another name is Zdvizhenie. It was established in honor of the finding of the Life-Giving Cross by St. Helena. This event took place in the year 326 in Jerusalem near Mount Calvary, where Jesus was crucified. It belongs to the great twelve motionless feasts. Strict one-day fast. |
Repose of St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople |
It is dedicated to one of the three Ecumenical hierarchs originally from Antioch. John Chrysostom is the author of numerous theological works. |