On April 29, 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 29 April 2023
| Holiday | Description |
|---|---|
| Arina - "Urvi berega"
Martyrs Agapia, Irene and Chionia
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A holiday in honor of the sisters Agapia, Irina and Chionia originally from the Italian city of Aquileia. They lived at the end of the III-beginning of the IV century. They were martyred for their faith in Jesus Christ under the Emperor Diocletian in 303. |
| Holy Week
1 day of the holiday
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The last week before Easter. It is dedicated to the memories of the last days of the earthly life of Jesus Christ, His sufferings, crucifixion and burial. All days of Holy Week are called "Great Days". |
| Great lent
43rd 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. |
