On March 28, 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 28 March 2024
Holiday | Description |
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The Martyrs Agapius and the seven Martyrs with him |
Commemoration of Saint Agapius and 7 other martyrs who suffered for their faith in Jesus Christ under the Emperor Diocletian in the city of Caesarea in Palestine. |
Alexander's Day
Holy Martyr Alexander Sidsky (Pamphylia), presbyter
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Commemoration of Saint Alexander, priest of Side, who suffered for his faith in Jesus Christ during the persecution of Christians by the Emperor Aurelian. |
Great lent
11th 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. |