Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects.
– James 5:16
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Pascha is the most important feast in the Orthodox Church, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is often referred to as the “Feast of Feasts” and is celebrated on the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon, typically falling between April 4 and May 8 on the Gregorian calendar.
The Twelve Great Feasts are celebrated throughout the liturgical year and are of great significance in the Orthodox tradition. They include:
Celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Commemorating the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.
Celebrating the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the Archangel Gabriel that she would conceive the Son of God.
Commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
Celebrating the ascension of Jesus into heaven.
Commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.
Celebrating the transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor.
Commemorating the death and assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
Celebrating the presentation of Jesus in the temple.
Celebrating the birth of the Virgin Mary.
Celebrating the discovery of the True Cross by Saint Helena.
Commemorating the presentation of Mary in the temple.
Fasting is not merely about abstaining from food; it is a means of spiritual discipline that encourages humility, repentance, and a deeper communion with God. It is seen as a way to regain control over one’s desires and to focus on prayer and spiritual growth. Fasting is a communal practice, with Orthodox Christians around the world observing the same fasting days, fostering a sense of unity within the Church.
By participating in these fasts, Orthodox Christians aim to purify their hearts and minds, preparing themselves for the celebration of significant feasts and deepening their relationship with God.
The Twelve Great Feasts are celebrated throughout the liturgical year and are of great significance in the Orthodox tradition. They include:
In addition to the major fasting periods, Orthodox Christians typically fast on:
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