December 30 is marked by 2 Orthodox church holidays. 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 30 December 2023
| Holiday | Description |
|---|---|
| Danilov day
The Prophet Daniel and the Martyrs Ananias, Azariah and Misael
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The day honoring the holy prophet Daniel and his three friends-prisoners thrown into a fiery furnace by order of King Nebuchadnezzar for refusing to worship an idol. Thanks to the Angel of the Lord, they remained unharmed. They lived to a very old age and died in captivity. |
| Christmas post
33rd day of the holiday
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A multi-day fast. Its purpose is the spiritual purification of a person and preparation for the feast of the Nativity of Christ. The duration of the fast is 40 days. |
