Orthodox Christmas Lent 2024. โ the period leading up to the greek orthodox easter, or pascha, the most important religious feast of the year, is called sarakosti, signifying 40 days of great. The church calendar contains the dates of the main orthodox holidays dedicated to remembering historical events from the life of jesus christ, the virgin mary (theotokos) and other saints.
โ lent is an invitation to renewal as we seek deeper communion with christ through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. โ the orthodox church calendar for 2024.