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 2024
| Holiday | Description |
|---|---|
| Danilov Day
The Prophet Daniel and the martyrs Ananias, Azarias, and Mishael
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The day of honoring the holy prophet Daniel and his three captive friends, who were thrown into a fiery furnace by order of King Nebuchadnezzar for refusing to bow down to an idol. Thanks to the Angel of the Lord, they were unharmed. They lived to a great old age and died in captivity. |
| Christmas Fast
33rd 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. |
