Celebrating Saints Pamphilus the Presbyter and the 11 Martyrs in the Orthodox Church on February 16 – New and Old Calendar

Celebrating Saints Pamphilus the Presbyter and the 11 Martyrs in the Orthodox Church on February 16 – New and Old Calendar

On February 16, according to the new church calendar, Orthodox Christians remember Saints Pamphilus the Presbyter and the 11 Martyrs. Among the people – the holiday of Pamphil. We talk about the prohibitions and signs of the day and what is celebrated in the Orthodox Church on February 16, old style. February 16, 2024 – … Read more

December 30: Festival of Huge Last Minute Changes, Memorial Day of Anisya Solunskaya, and More!

December 30: Festival of Huge Last Minute Changes, Memorial Day of Anisya Solunskaya, and More!

Today, December 30th, is the Festival of Huge Last Minute Changes. Believers honor the memory of Anisya Solunskaya. There is 1 day left until the New Year. December 30, 2023 – Saturday. 675th day of the war in Ukraine. What is today, December 30, a church holiday? December 30 in the church calendar – Memorial … Read more

October 3: Honoring Dionysius the Areopagite and Celebrating World Smoothie Day

October 3: Honoring Dionysius the Areopagite and Celebrating World Smoothie Day

Today, October 3rd, is World Smoothie Day. Believers honor the memory of Dionysius the Areopagite. There are 89 days left until the New Year. October 3, 2023 – Tuesday. 587th day of the war in Ukraine. What is today, October 3, a church holiday? October 3 in the church calendar – Memorial Day of Dionysius … Read more

Today, September 16: Pharmaceutical Worker’s Day, Church Holiday, Prohibited activities, Folk Signs, and more!

Today, September 16: Pharmaceutical Worker’s Day, Church Holiday, Prohibited activities, Folk Signs, and more!

Today, September 16, is Pharmaceutical Worker’s Day in Ukraine. Believers honor the memory of Saint Euphemia the All-Praised. There are 106 days left until the New Year. September 16, 2023 – Saturday. 570th day of the war in Ukraine. What is today, September 16, a church holiday? September 16 in the church calendar – Memorial … Read more

International Day of Charity – Commemorating the Priest Zacharias and his Wife Elizabeth

International Day of Charity – Commemorating the Priest Zacharias and his Wife Elizabeth

Today, September 5, is the International Day of Charity. Believers honor the memory of priest Zacharias and his wife Elizabeth. There are 117 days left before the New Year. September 5, 2023 – Tuesday. 559th day of the war in Ukraine. What is today, September 5, a church holiday September 5th in the church calendar … Read more

International Black Cat Day: Honoring the Memory of the Seven Sleeping Youths and Celebrating Potato Day

International Black Cat Day: Honoring the Memory of the Seven Sleeping Youths and Celebrating Potato Day

Today, August 17, is International Black Cat Day. Believers honor the memory of the seven sleeping youths: Maximilian, Iamblichus, Martinian, John, Dionysius, Exacustodian (Constantine) and Antoninus. There are 136 days left before the New Year. August 17, 2023 – Thursday. 540th day of the war in Ukraine. What is today, August 17, a church holiday … Read more

International Junk Food Day: July 21 – Church Holiday, Traditions, Memorable Dates, and More

International Junk Food Day: July 21 – Church Holiday, Traditions, Memorable Dates, and More

Today, July 21, is International Junk Food Day. Believers honor the memory of the Hieromartyr Procopius. There are 163 days left before the New Year. July 21, 2023 – Friday. 513th day of the war in Ukraine. What is today, July 21, a church holiday July 21st in the church calendar the day of memory … Read more

July 11th: Church Holiday – Transfer of the Relics of Cyrus and Ivan, World Chocolate Day, and More

July 11th: Church Holiday – Transfer of the Relics of Cyrus and Ivan, World Chocolate Day, and More

Today, July 11th, is World Chocolate Day. Believers honor the transfer of the relics of Cyrus and Ivan. There are 173 days left before the New Year. July 11, 2023 – Tuesday. 503rd day of the war in Ukraine. What is today, July 11, a church holiday July 11th in the church calendar transfer of … Read more

June 21: World Day of Peace and Prayer, Church Holiday, Folk Signs and Traditions, Weather, Memorable Dates, Name Days, and International Celebrations

June 21: World Day of Peace and Prayer, Church Holiday, Folk Signs and Traditions, Weather, Memorable Dates, Name Days, and International Celebrations

Today, June 21st, is a significant day with multiple celebrations and observances. It is World Day of Peace and Prayer, Summer Solstice Day, and also the Memorial Day of the Great Martyr Theodore in the church calendar. The Great Martyr Theodore was a governor in Asia Minor known for his courage and wisdom. He was … Read more

June 20: Memorial Day of St. Theodotus of Ancyra and International Nystagmus Awareness Day

June 20: Memorial Day of St. Theodotus of Ancyra and International Nystagmus Awareness Day

Today, June 20, is International Nystagmus Awareness Day. Believers also honor the memory of St. Theodotus of Ancyra on this day. There are 194 days left before the New Year. In the church calendar, June 20th is the Memorial Day of St. Theodotus of Ancyra. St. Theodotus lived in the III century during the reign … Read more