Church calendar of the year for every day. Orthodox prayers of the saints and the mother of God. Venerable Cyril and Mary of Radonezh

Twelfth holidays in 2017

Nativity January 7, 2017.
Baptism of the Lord (Theophany) January 19, 2017.
Meeting of the Lord February 15, 2017.
Annunciation Holy Mother of God April 7, 2017.
Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) April 9, 2017.
Ascension of the Lord May 26, 2017
Holy Trinity Day (Pentecost) June 4, 2017.
Transfiguration August 19, 2017.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 28, 2017.
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary September 21, 2017.
Exaltation of the Holy Cross September 27, 2017.
Entry into the Temple of the Blessed Virgin Mary December 4, 2017.

Great church holidays in 2017

Circumcision of the Lord (St. Basil the Great) - January 14, 2017.
The Nativity of John the Baptist is a holiday on July 7, 2017.
Apostles Peter and Paul - July 12, 2017
The Beheading of John the Baptist is a holiday on September 11, 2017.
The Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos - a holiday on October 14, 2017.

Average church holidays in 2017

February 12, 2017 - Three Saints - Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom
May 6, 2017 - Great Martyr George the Victorious
May 21, 2017 - Apostle John the Theologian
May 22, 2017 - St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (Summer Nicholas).
May 24, 2017 - Equal-to-the-Apostles Cyril and Methodius.
July 28, 2017 - Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir.
October 9, 2017 - Apostle John the Theologian.
November 26, 2017 - St. John Chrysostom.
December 19, 2017 - St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (Winter Nicholas).

Church Orthodox posts in 2017

Multi-day posts

Lent in 2017 - from February 26 to April 16
Petrov post in 2017 - from June 12 to July 11.
Assumption fast in 2017 - from August 14 to 27.
Advent Fast - from November 28, 2017 to January 6, 2018.

One day posts

Wednesday and Friday throughout the year, with the exception of continuous weeks and Christmas.
Epiphany Christmas Eve - January 18, 2017.
The beheading of John the Baptist - September 11, 2017.
Exaltation of the Holy Cross - September 27, 2017.

Continuous weeks in which there is no post

Christmas time in 2017 - from January 7 to 17.
Week of the Publican and the Pharisee in 2017 - from February 5 to 12.
Maslenitsa in 2017 (Cheese week) - from February 20 to 26.
Bright Easter week in 2017 - from 17 to 23 April.
Trinity week in 2017 - from 5 to 11 June.

Note! According to the Church Charter, there is no fasting on the feasts of the Nativity of Christ and Theophany, which happened on Wednesday and Friday. On Christmas Eve and Epiphany Eve and on the feasts of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and the Beheading of John the Baptist, a meal is allowed with vegetable oil. On the feasts of the Presentation, the Transfiguration of the Lord, the Assumption, the Nativity and Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos, Her Entry into the Temple, the Nativity of John the Baptist, the Apostles Peter and Paul, John the Theologian, which occurred on Wednesday and Friday, and also in the period from Easter to Trinity on Wednesday and Friday fish are allowed.

Parental Saturdays in 2017 (days of remembrance of the departed)

Universal parental Saturday (meatless) in 2017— February 18, 2017.
Saturday 2nd week of Great Lent - March 11, 2017.
Saturday 3rd week of Great Lent - March 18, 2017.
Saturday 4th week of Great Lent - March 25, 2017.
Commemoration of the dead warriors— May 9, 2017.
Radonitsa in 2017— April 25, 2017.
Trinity parental Saturday in 2017— June 3, 2017.
Dimitriev parental Saturday— November 4, 2017.

Church calendar for 2017 by months

Orthodox church holidays and fasts in January 2017

January 1, 2017 is the day of memory of Ilya Murom the Wonderworker.
January 1, 2017 - Week before Christmas.
January 1, 2017 - Martyr Boniface of Tarsus.
January 2, 2017 - Prefeast of the Nativity of Christ.
January 2, 2017 - Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-bearer.
January 2, 2017 - Righteous John of Kronstadt, miracle worker.
January 3, 2017 - Glorification of the great martyr Juliana.
January 3, 2017 - Prefeast of the Nativity of Christ.
January 3, 2017 - Repose of St. Peter, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, miracle worker
January 4, 2017 - Prefeast of the Nativity of Christ.
January 4, 2017 - Great Martyr Anastasia the Destroyer.
January 5, 2017 - Prefeast of the Nativity of Christ.
January 5, 2017 - Holy Martyr Basil and Martyrs Macarius and John.
January 6, 2017 - Eve of the Nativity of Christ (Christmas Eve).
January 7, 2017 - Nativity of Christ (The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ).
January 7, 2017 - Adoration of the Holy Magi: Melchior, Gaspard and Belshazzar.
January 8, 2017 - Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin.
January 9, 2017 - Saturday after Christmas.
January 9, 2017 - Apostle pervomch. and Archdeacon Stephen
January 10, 2017 - 20,000 martyrs, victims in Nicomedia
January 11, 2017 - Week after the Nativity of Christ.
January 11, 2017 - Martyrs 14,000 babies, beaten by Herod in Bethlehem.
January 12, 2017 - Saint Macarius, Metropolitan of Moscow.
January 13, 2017 - Commemoration of the feast of the Nativity of Christ.
January 14, 2017 - Circumcision of the Lord.
January 15, 2017 - The Feast of the Epiphany.
January 15, 2017 - Repose, the second acquisition of the relics of St. Seraphim, Sarov miracle worker.
January 16, 2017 - The Feast of the Epiphany
January 16, 2017 is the day of remembrance of the holy prophet Malachi. They predicted the appearance of the Savior, the Forerunner and the Last Judgment.
January 17, 2017 - The Feast of the Epiphany.
January 17, 2017 - Council of the 70 Apostles.
January 18, 2017 - Theophany Eve (Epiphany Eve).
January 18, 2017 - Hieromartyr Theopemptus, Bishop of Nicomedia, and Martyr Theona Magus.
January 19, 2017 - Holy Theophany. Baptism of the Lord (Baptism of the Lord Jesus Christ)
January 20, 2017 - Cathedral of the honest and glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John.
January 21, 2017 - St. Gregory, wonderworker of the Caves
January 22, 2017 - St. Philip, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, miracle worker (1569).
January 23, 2017 - St. Theophan, the Recluse Vyshensky.
January 23, 2017 - Rev. Pavel Komelsky (Obnorsky).
January 24, 2017 - Venerable Theodosius the Great, head of the communal lives.
January 24, 2017 - Reverend Michael of Klopsky, Novgorod.
January 25, 2017 - Tatyana's Day - the day of the Blessed Martyr Tatyana, who suffered for her faith.
January 25, 2017 - Saint Sava, Archbishop of Serbia.
January 26, 2017 - Martyrs Ermila and Stratonika.
January 27, 2017 - Commemoration of the Feast of the Epiphany.
January 27, 2017 - Equal-to-the-Apostles Nina, Enlighteners of Georgia
January 28, 2017 - Rev. Paul of Thebes and John Kuschnik.
January 29, 2017 - veneration of the chains that bound the Apostle Paul
January 30, 2017 - worship of the first hermit and monk Anthony the Great.
January 31, 2017 - Saints Athanasius and Cyril, Archbishops of Alexandria.
January 31, 2017 — Reverend schemamonk Cyril and schemamonk Mary (c. 1337), parents of St. Sergius of Radonezh.

Church fasts in January 2017

Multi-day post in January 2017— The Advent Fast (multi-day) will begin on November 28, 2016 and end only on January 6, 2017.
One day posts in January 2017 January 18th, January 20th, January 25th and January 27th.
In the period from January 7 to January 17, there are no one-day fasts, since these days Christmas Christmas time is celebrated.

Orthodox church holidays in February 2017

February 1, 2017 — Reverend Macarius Great, Egyptian.
February 2, 2017 - Venerable Euthymius the Great.
February 3, 2017 - Rev. Maximus the Greek.
February 4, 2017 - Apostle Timothy.
February 5, 2017 - Week of the publican and the Pharisee.
February 6, 2017 - Blessed Xenia of Petersburg.
February 7, 2017 - icons of the Mother of God Satisfy my sorrows.
February 8, 2017 - Venerable Xenophon, his wife Mary and their sons Arcadius and John.
February 9, 2017 - transfer of the relics of St. John Chrysostom.
February 10, 2017 - Venerable Ephraim the Syrian.
February 11, 2017 - Transfer of the relics of Holy Martyr Ignatius the God-bearer. Saint Lawrence, recluse of the Caves, Bishop of Turov.
February 11, 2017 - Council of the Ecumenical Teachers and Saints Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom. Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia.
February 12, 2017 - Prodigal Son Week.
February 13, 2017 - the unmercenary martyrs Cyrus and John and with them the martyr Athanasia and her daughters: Theoktista, Theodotia, and Eudoxia. Saint Nikita, recluse of the Caves, Bishop of Novgorod.
February 14, 2017 - the fore-feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
February 15, 2017 - Meeting of our Lord Jesus Christ.
February 16, 2017 - Righteous Simeon the God-Receiver and Anna the Prophetess.
February 17, 2017 - Venerable Isidore of Pelusiot. Venerable Kirill of Novoezersky miracle worker.
February 18, 2017 - Ecumenical Meat-Feast Memorial Parental Saturday.
February 18, 2017 - Icon of the Mother of God "Search for the Lost".
February 19, 2017 - Week of the Last Judgment (meatless).
From February 20 to February 26, 2017 - Maslenitsa (cheese week). A solid week, without meat.
February 21, 2017 - Great Martyr Theodore Stratilates. Prophet Zechariah the Sickle-Seer of the 12 Minor Prophets.
February 22, 2017 - Martyr Nicephorus, from Antioch in Syria.
February 24, 2017 - Right-Believing Prince Vsevolod, in the Holy Baptism of Gabriel, Pskov. Rev. Demetrius of Prilutsky, Vologda.
February 25, 2017 - Iberian Icon of the Mother of God.
February 26, 2017 - Forgiveness Sunday (the last day of Maslenitsa).
February 26, 2017 - incantation for Great Lent. Cheesy week. Memories of Adam's Exile.
February 27, 2017 - clean Monday, the beginning of Lent.
February 28, 2017 - Vilna Icon of the Mother of God.

Church fasts in February 2017

Multi-day post in February 2017 On February 27, the beginning of Lent. The longest and most difficult post in the modern Orthodox Church.
One day posts February 1st, February 3rd, February 15th and February 17th.
Weeks with no post: Maslenitsa from 20 to 26 February.

Orthodox church holidays in March 2017

March 1, 2017 - St. Macarius, Metropolitan of Moscow and Kolomna.
March 2, 2017 - Great Martyr Theodore Tyron. Hieromartyr Hermogenes, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, miracle worker.
March 3, 2017 - Saint Leo, Pope of Rome. Rev. Cosmas of Yakhroma.
March 4, 2017 - Venerable Eugene and Macarius Confessors, Presbyters of Antioch. Apostles Archippus and Philemon and Martyr Equal-to-the-Apostles Apphia.
March 5, 2017 - the 1st week of Great Lent, the Triumph of Orthodoxy.
March 6, 2017 - the 2nd week of Lent begins
March 8, 2017 - Hieromartyr Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna. Venerable Polycarp of Bryansk.
March 9, 2017 - the first and second finding of the head of John the Baptist.
March 10, 2017 - St. Tarasius, Archbishop of Constantinople. Holy Martyr Alexander the Presbyter, Rev. Martyr Mstislava.
March 11, 2017 - Parents' Saturday. Commemoration of the dead.
March 12, 2017 - Sunday of St. George Palamas, 2nd week of Lent.
March 13, 2017 - the 3rd week of Great Lent begins.
March 13, 2017 - Saint Basil the Confessor.
March 14, 2017 is the day of remembrance of the venerable martyr Eudoxia and the martyrs Nestor and Trivimius.
March 15, 2017 - the celebration of the icon of the Mother of God, called "Reigning".
March 16, 2017 - Volokolamsk Icon of the Mother of God.
March 7, 2017 is the day of memory of the Right-Believing Prince Daniel of Moscow.
March 18, 2017 - parental Saturday, commemoration of the dead.
March 19, 2017 — Holy Week, 3rd week of Great Lent.
March 19, 2017 - the acquisition of the Holy Cross and nails by the holy Queen Helena in Jerusalem.
March 19, 2017 - the celebration of the icons of the Mother of God: Czestochowa, Shestokovskaya and "Blessed Sky".
March 20, 2017 - the 4th week of Lent begins.
March 20, 2017 - Icon of the Mother of God "Guest of Sinners".
March 21, 2017 - Venerable Theophylact the Confessor, Bishop of Nicomedia.
March 22, 2017 is the feast of the 40 Martyrs of Sebaste.
March 23, 2017 - Martyrs Kodratus of Nicomedia, Satorin, Rufinus and others.
March 24, 2017 - St. Euthymius, Archbishop of Novgorod, miracle worker.
March 25, 2017 - Day of Remembrance of the Dead, Saturday parental.
March 26, 2017 - Sunday of St. John of the Ladder, 4th week of Great Lent.
March 27, 2017 - the 5th week of Lent begins.
March 27, 2017 - the celebration of the Feodorovskaya-Komstromskaya Icon of the Mother of God.
March 28, 2017 - Hieromartyr Alexy the Presbyter.
March 29, 2017 - Venerable Christodoulos of Patmos the miracle worker.
March 30, 2017 is the day of memory of the Monk Alexy, the man of God.
March 31, 2017 - Saint Cyril, Archbishop of Jerusalem.

Church fasts in March 2017

Multi-day post in March 2017 Lent lasts throughout March.
One-day posts - no.

Orthodox church holidays in April 2017

April 1, 2017 - Praise of the Most Holy Theotokos.
April 1, 2017 - the celebration of the icon of the Mother of God "Tenderness". Righteous Sophia, Prince of Slutsky.
April 2, 2017 - Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt, 5th week of Great Lent.
April 3, 2017 - the 6th week of Lent begins.
April 4, 2017 - the celebration of the Izborsk Icon of the Mother of God. Hieromartyr Basil, Presbyter of Ancyra.
April 5, 2017 - Venerable Martyr Nikon Bishop and 199 of his disciples.
April 6, 2017 - Prefeast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos.
April 7, 2017 - Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin.
April 8, 2017 - Lazarus Saturday. Cathedral of the Archangel Gabriel.
April 9, 2017 - Palm Sunday. Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem.
From 10 to 15 April 2017 — Holy Week.
April 10, 2017 - Good Monday.
April 11, 2017 - Maundy Tuesday. Saint Eustathius the Confessor, Bishop of Bithynia.
April 12, 2017 - Great Wednesday of Passion Week. Saint John of the Ladder, hegumen of Sinai.
April 13, 2017 - Saint Jonah, Metropolitan of Kyiv, Moscow and All Russia, miracle worker.
April 13, 2017 - Icon of the Mother of God "Iberian".
April 13, 2017 Maundy Thursday (Maundy Thursday).
April 14, 2017 - Venerable Euthymius, Archimadrid of Suzdal, miracle worker.
April 14, 2017- Good Friday (Good Friday).
April 15, 2017 - Venerable Titus the Wonderworker.
April 15, 2017- Holy Saturday.
April 16, 2017 - Easter - Holy Resurrection of Christ. End of Lent.
From April 17 to April 23, 2017 - Bright Week.
April 17, 2017 - the celebration of the icons of the Mother of God "Gerontissa" and "Redeemer".
April 18, 2017 - Transfer of the relics of St. Job, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'.
April 19, 2017 - Saint Equal-to-the-Apostles Methodius, Archbishop of Moravia, the first teacher of the Slavs.
April 20, 2017 - Byzantine Icon of the Mother of God.
April 21, 2017 - Icon of the Mother of God "Life-Giving Spring".
April 22, 2017 - Martyr Eupsychius.
April 23, 2017 - Krasnaya Gorka. Week 2 after Easter, Antipascha or Fomin's day.
April 23, 2017 - Martyrs Terenty, Pompius, Africanus, Maximus, Zenon, Alexander, Theodore and other 33.
April 24, 2017 - Hieromartyr Antipas, Bishop of Pergamum of Asia.
April 25, 2017 - Radonitsa, commemoration of the dead.
April 26, 2017 - Hieromartyr Artemon, Presbyter of Laodicea.
April 27, 2017 - Vilna Icon of the Mother of God.
April 28, 2017 - Apostles Aristarchus, Puda and Trofim.
April 29, 2017 - the Ilyinsk-Chernigov and Tambov icons of the Mother of God.
April 30, 2017 - Week 3 after Easter, holy myrrh-bearing women.
April 30, 2017 - Reverend Zosima, hegumen of Solovetsky.

Church fasts in April 2017

Multi-day fast in April 2017 - from April 1 to April 15 Great Lent ends on April 15, 2017.
One-day posts - April 26, April 28.
A solid week in which there is no post - Bright Week from April 17 to April 23, 2017.

Orthodox church holidays in May 2017

May 1, 2017 - Maximovskaya Icon of the Mother of God.
May 2, 2017 is the day of memory of the blessed Matrona of Moscow.
May 2, 2017 - St. John the Ancient Cave.
May 3, 2017 - Rev. Theodore Trikhina (haircloth).
May 4, 2017 - Holy Martyr John the Presbyter.
May 5, 2017 - Venerable Theodore Sykeot, Bishop of Anastasiopol.
May 6, 2017 - Great Martyr George the Victorious.
May 7, 2017 - "Molchenskaya" Icon of the Mother of God.
May 8, 2017 - Apostle and Evangelist Mark.
May 9, 2017 - St. Stephen, Bishop of Great Perm.
May 9, 2017 - Commemoration of the deceased soldiers.
May 10, 2017 - Apostle and Hieromartyr Simeon, Bishop of Jerusalem, relative of the Lord.
May 11, 2017 - St. Cyril, Bishop of Turov.
May 12, 2017 - Venerable Memnon the Wonderworker.
May 13, 2017 - Apostle James of Zebedee, brother of John the Theologian.
May 13, 2017 - St. Ignatius Brianchaninov, Bishop of the Caucasus and the Black Sea.
May 14, 2017 - Reverend Pafnuty of Borovsky.
May 15, 2017 - St. Athanasius the Great, Archbishop of Alexandria.
May 15, 2017 - Transfer of the relics of the faithful princes of the passion-bearers Boris and Gleb, in the holy Baptism of Roman and David.
May 16, 2017 - Reverend Theodosius, hegumen of the Kiev Caves.
May 17, 2017 - Old Russian Icon of the Mother of God.
May 18, 2017 - Great Martyr Irina.
May 18, 2017 - the celebration of the icon of the Mother of God "The Inexhaustible Chalice".
May 19, 2017 - Righteous Job the Long-suffering.
May 20, 2017 - Commemoration of the appearance in heaven of the Cross of the Lord in Jerusalem.
May 21, 2017 - Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian.
May 22, 2017 - Transfer of the relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker from the World of Lycia to Bar.
May 23, 2017 - Apostle Simon the Zealot
May 24, 2017 - Equal-to-the-Apostles Methodius and Cyril, teachers of Slovenia.
May 25, 2017 - the feast of the Ascension of the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ.
May 26, 2017 - Martyrs Glyceria the virgin and with her the martyr Laodicea, prison guard.
May 27, 2017 - Blessed Isidore, Christ for the Holy Fool, Miracle Worker of Rostov.
May 28, 2017 - Venerable Pachomius the Great.
May 28, 2017 - Saint Isaiah, Bishop of Rostov, miracle worker.
May 28, 2017 - Blessed Tsarevich Dimitry of Uglich and Moscow (the day of the murder).
May 29, 2017 - Transfer of the relics of St. Ephraim of Perekoma, Wonderworker of Novgorod.
May 30, 2017 - Apostle Andronicus and St. Junia, his helper.
May 31, 2017 - Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the Seven Ecumenical Councils.

Church fasts in May 2017

Multi-day fast in May 2017 - no.
One-day fasts - May 3, May 5, May 10, May 12, May 17, May 19, May 24, May 26, May 31.

Orthodox church holidays in June 2017

June 1, 2017 - Venerable Cornelius, wonderworker of Komel.
June 1, 2017 - Blessed Grand Duke Dimitry Donskoy.
June 2, 2017 - Uncovering the relics of St. Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, miracle worker.
June 3, 2017 - Icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir
June 3, 2017 - Equal-to-the-Apostles Tsar Constantine and his mother Queen Helena.
June 3, 2017 - Blessed Prince Konstantin (Yaroslav) and his children Michael and Theodore, Miracle Workers of Murom.
June 3, 2017 - Trinity parental Saturday - the day of commemoration of the departed.
June 4, 2017 - Holy Trinity Day. Pentecost.
June 5, 2017 - Spirits Day (Day of the Holy Spirit).
June 5, 2017 - Uncovering the relics of St. Leonty, Bishop of Rostov.
June 6, 2017 - Venerable Simeon the Stylite on the Marvelous Mountain.
June 6, 2017 - Rev. Nikita, Stylite of Pereslavl.
June 7, 2017 - The third acquisition of the head of the Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John.
June 8, 2017 - Great Martyr George the New, who suffered from Tsar Selim of Turkey.
June 9, 2017 - Uncovering the relics of St. Nil of Stolobensky.
June 10, 2017 - St. Ignatius, Bishop of Rostov.
June 10, 2017 - Reverend Elena Diveevskaya.
June 11, 2017 - Blessed John, Christ for the sake of the holy fool, Ustyug.
June 11, 2017 - All Saints Week, 1st week after Pentecost.
June 12, 2017 - Beginning of Petrov Lent.
June 13, 2017 - Apostle of the 70 Hermas.
June 13, 2017 - Martyr Hermias of Koman.
June 14, 2017 - Venerable Dionysius, Abbot of Glushitsky.
June 14, 2017 - glorification of the righteous John of Kronstadt.
June 15, 2017 - Great Martyr John the New, Sochavsky.
June 16, 2017 - Transfer of the relics of the faithful Tsarevich Dimitry from Uglich to Moscow.
June 17, 2017 - St. Methodius, hegumen of Peshnoshsky.
June 17, 2017 - St. Mitrofan, 1st Patriarch of Constantinople.
June 18, 2017 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost.
June 18, 2017 - Blessed Prince Theodore Yaroslavich (brother of St. Alexander Nevsky), Novgorod.
June 19, 2017 - Pimenovskaya Icon of the Mother of God.
June 20, 2017 - Holy Martyr Theodotos of Ancyra.
June 21, 2017 - Great Martyr Theodore Stratilates.
June 22, 2017 - Saint Cyril, Archbishop of Alexandria.
June 22, 2017 - Reverend Cyril, hegumen of Beloezersky.
June 23, 2017 - Cathedral of the Ryazan Saints.
June 23, 2017 - Cathedral of the Siberian Saints.
June 24, 2017 - Icon of the Mother of God "It is worthy to eat."
June 26, 2017 - Martyrs Akilina.
June 26, 2017 - Saint Triphyllius, Bishop of Leukusia of Cyprus.
June 27, 2017 - Prophet Elisha.
June 27, 2017 - Saint Methodius, Patriarch of Constantinople.
June 28, 2017 - St. Jonah, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, miracle worker.
June 29, 2017 - Rev. Tikhon of Medyn, Kaluga.
June 30, 2017 - Martyrs Manuel, Savel and Ismail of Persia.

Church fasts in June 2017

Multi-day post in June 2017 – Petrov post. Starts June 12, 2017 and runs through July 11. This post can be classified as not too strict.
One-day posts - June 2.

Orthodox church holidays in July 2017

July 1, 2017 - Bogolyubskaya Icon of the Mother of God.
July 2, 2017 - Apostle Jude, brother of the Lord.
July 2, 2017 - St. John, Wonderworker of Shanghai and San Francisco.
July 2, 2017 - St. Job, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'.
July 3, 2017 - Hieromartyr Methodius, Bishop of Patara.
July 3, 2017 - Saint Mina, Bishop of Polotsk.
July 4, 2017 - Martyr Julian of Tarsus.
July 5, 2017 - Hieromartyr Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata.
July 6, 2017 - Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God.
July 7, 2017 - Nativity of John the Baptist (Forerunner).
July 8, 2017 is the feast of Peter and Fevronia of Murom. Blessed Prince Peter, in monasticism David, and Prince Fevronia, in monasticism Euphrosyne, Miracle Workers of Murom.
July 9, 2017 - Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God.
July 10, 2017 - Righteous Myrrh-bearing Joan.
July 10, 2017 - Rev. Sampson the Hospice.
July 11, 2017 - Transfer of the relics of martyr. unmercenaries and miracle workers Cyrus and John.
July 11, 2017 - St. Sergius and Herman, Valaam Wonderworkers.
July 12, 2017 is the feast of Peter and Paul.
July 13, 2017 - Cathedral of the glorious and all-praise 12 apostles.
July 14, 2017 - Cosmas and Damian Besrebrenikov, victims in Rome.
July 15, 2017 - Deposition of the Holy Robe of the Most Holy Theotokos in Blachernae.
July 16, 2017 - Transfer of the relics of St. Philip, Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia, miracle worker.
July 17, 2017 - Commemoration of the Holy Royal Martyrs: Tsar - Martyr Nicholas II and others like him killed.
July 18, 2017 - Venerable Athanasius of Athos.
July 18, 2017 - Uncovering the honest relics of St. Sergius, hegumen of Radonezh.
July 19, 2017 - Cathedral of the Radonezh Saints.
July 20, 2017 - St. Thomas, Malein.
July 21, 2017 - Appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary (in the city of Kazan).
July 21, 2017 - Great Martyr Procopius.
July 22, 2017 - Hieromartyr Pankratius, Bishop of Tauromenia.
July 23, 2017 - The position of the honest robe of our Lord Jesus Christ in Moscow.
July 23, 2017 - Venerable Anthony of the Kiev Caves, chief of all Russian monks.
July 24, 2017 - Commemoration of the miracle of the Great Martyr Euthymia the All-Praised, by whom Orthodoxy was established.
July 24, 2017 - Equal-to-the-Apostles Olga, Grand Duchess of Russia, in Holy Baptism Elena.
July 25, 2017 - Icons of the Mother of God of Three Hands.
July 26, 2017 - Cathedral of the Archangel Gabriel.
July 27, 2017 - Aquila the Apostle.
July 28, 2017 - Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duke Vladimir.
July 29, 2017 - Cathedral of Russian Wonderworkers.
July 30, 2017 - Great Martyr Marina (Margaret).
July 31, 2017 - Kaluga Icon of the Mother of God.

Church fasts in July 2017

Multi-day post in July 2017— Continuation of Petrov Lent until July 11 (Petrov Lent. Begins June 12, 2017 and lasts until July 11). This post can be classified as not too strict.
One day posts- July 14, July 19, July 21, July 26, July 28.

Orthodox church holidays in August 2017

August 1, 2017 - Uncovering the relics of St. Seraphim, Sarov miracle worker.
August 2, 2017 is the day of the prophet Elijah.
August 3, 2017 - Hieromartyr Peter the Presbyter.
August 4, 2017 - Myrrh-bearing Mary Magdalene Equal-to-the-Apostles.
August 5, 2017 - Pochaev Icon of the Mother of God.
August 6, 2017 - Martyr Christina.
August 6, 2017 - Blessed Princes Strathorpians Boris and Gleb, in the holy Baptism of Roman and David.
August 7, 2017 - Assumption of rights. Anna, Mother of the Blessed Virgin.
August 7, 2017 - Reverend Macarius Zheltovodsky, Unzhensky.
August 8, 2017 - Hieromartyr Ermolai, Hermipp and Hermocrates, Priests of Nicomedia.
August 9, 2017 - Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon.
August 10, 2017 - the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God, called Hodegetria (Guide).
August 11, 2017 - Martyr Kallinikos.
August 12, 2017 - Martyr John the Warrior.
August 13, 2017 - Hieromartyr Benjamin, Metropolitan of Petrograd and Gdov, and the murdered Hieromartyrs Archimadrid Sergius and Martyrs Yuri and John with him.
August 13, 2017 - Prefeast of the Origin of the Holy Trees of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord.
August 13, 2017 - Righteous Evdokim the Cappadocian.
August 14, 2017 - The origin (wearing) of the honest trees of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord.
From August 14 to August 28, 2017, the Assumption Fast continues.
August 15, 2017 - Transfer from Jerusalem to Constantinople of the relics of the first. Archdeacon Stephen and the acquisition of the relics of the righteous Nicodemus, Gamaliel and his son Aviv.
August 15, 2017 - Blessed Basil, Christ for the sake of the holy fool, Moscow miracle worker.
August 16, 2017 - Venerable Anthony the Roman, Wonderworker of Novgorod.
August 17, 2017 - The Seven Youths, who are in Ephesus.
August 18, 2017 - Prefeast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
August 19, 2017 - Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ.
August 20, 2017 - Uncovering the relics of St. Mitrofan, Bishop of Voronezh.
August 21, 2017 - St. Emilian the Confessor, Bishop of Cyzicus.
August 22, 2017 - Apostle Matthias.
August 23, 2017 - Blessed Lawrence, Christ for the Holy Fool, Kaluga.
August 24, 2017 - Martyr Archdeacon Euplas.
August 25, 2017 - Martyrs Photius and Anikita and many with them.
August 26, 2017 - Commemoration of the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
August 27, 2017 - Prefeast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin.
August 27, 2017 - Transfer of the relics of St. Theodosius of the Caves.
August 28, 2017 - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin.
August 29, 2016 - Khlebny Savior, also referred to as Nut Savior or Savior on Canvas.
August 29, 2017 - Transfer from Edessa to Constantinople of the Image Not Made by Hands (Ubrus) of the Lord Jesus Christ.
August 30, 2017 - the celebration of the icon of the Mother of God "The Tsaritsa" "The Tsaritsa".
August 31, 2017 - Martyrs Florus and Laurus.

Church fasts in August 2017

Multi-day post in August 2017 - Assumption post. The beginning of abstinence begins on August 14 and lasts until August 27, 2017 -. Strict fasting, which begins with the celebration of the Honey Savior and continues until the bright feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
One-day posts - August 2, August 4, August 9, August 11.

Orthodox church holidays in September 2017

September 1, 2017 - Don Icon of the Mother of God.
September 2, 2017 - Prophet Samuel.
September 3, 2017 - Venerable Avramius, miracle worker of Smolensk.
September 4, 2017 - Georgian Icon of the Mother of God.
September 5, 2017 - Commemoration of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin.
September 6, 2017 - Transfer of the relics of St. Peter, Metropolitan of Moscow, Wonderworker of All Russia.
September 7, 2017 - Return of the relics of the Apostle Bartholomew.
September 7, 2017 - Apostle of Crete.
September 8, 2017 - Meeting of the Vladimir Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos.
September 9, 2017 - Rev. Pimen the Great.
September 10, 2017 - Uncovering the relics of St. Job, hegumen and miracle worker of Pochaev.
September 11, 2017 - The beheading of the head of the Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John.
September 12, 2017 - Transfer of the relics of Prince Alexander Nevsky.
September 12, 2017 - Uncovering the relics of the faithful Prince Daniel of Moscow.
September 13, 2017 - The position of the honest belt of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
September 14, 2017 - The beginning of the indiction - church new year.
September 15, 2017 - Venerable Anthony and Theodosius of the Caves.
September 16, 2017 - Blessed John the Haired One, Wonderworker of Rostov.
September 17, 2017 - Uncovering the relics of St. Joasaph, Bishop of Belgorod.
September 18, 2017 - Prophet Zechariah and Righteous Elizabeth, parents of St. John the Baptist.
September 19, 2017 - the Miracle of St. Michael - a memory of the miracle of the Archangel Michael, who was in Khonekh (Colossae).
September 20, 2017 - Prefeast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos.
September 20, 2017 - St. John, Archbishop of Novgorod.
September 21, 2017 - Nativity of the Blessed Virgin.
September 22, 2017 - After-feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin.
September 22, 2017 - Righteous Father of God Joachim and Anna.
September 22, 2017 - Venerable Joseph, hegumen of Volotsk, miracle worker.
September 23, 2017 - Martyrs Minodora, Mitrodora and Nymphodora.
September 24, 2017 - Transfer of the relics of St. Sergius and Herman, Wonderworkers of Valaam.
September 24, 2017 - Venerable Silouan of Athos.
September 25, 2017 - Commemoration of the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin.
September 26, 2017 - Commemoration of the renovation (consecration) of the Church of the Resurrection of Christ in Jerusalem (the Resurrection).
September 27, 2017 - Exaltation of the Holy Cross of the Lord.
September 28, 2017 - Great Martyr Nikita.
September 29, 2017 - Great Martyr Euphemia the All-Praised.
September 30, 2017 - Martyrs of Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia.

Church fasts in September 2017

September 2017 Multi-Day Fast - There are no multi-day posts in September.
One-day fasts - September 6, September 8, September 11, September 13, September 15, September 20, September 22, September 27, September 29.

Orthodox church holidays in October 2017

October 1, 2017 - Molchenskaya, called the Healer, and the Old Russian Icon of the Mother of God.
October 2, 2017 - Blessed Princes Theodore of Smolensk and his children David and Konstantin, Yaroslavl miracle workers.
October 3, 2017 - Great Martyrs Eustathius Plakida, his wife Theopistia and children Agapius and Theopist.
October 3, 2017 - Martyrs and confessors Michael, Prince of Chernigov, and his boyar Theodore, miracle workers.
October 4, 2017 - Commemoration of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord.
October 5, 2017 - Cathedral of the Tula Saints.
October 6, 2017 - Conception of the honest, glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John.
October 7, 2017 - First Martyr Equal-to-the-Apostles Thekla.
October 8, 2017 - The death of St. Sergius of Radonezh, wonderworker of all Russia.
October 9, 2017 - Repose of the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian.
October 9, 2017 - St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus'.
October 10, 2017 - Reverend Savvaty of Solovetsky.
October 10, 2017 - Holy Martyr Peter, Metropolitan of Krutitsy.
October 11, 2017 - Reverend Khariton the Confessor.
October 11, 2017 - Venerable schemamonk Cyril and schemamonk Mary.
October 12, 2017 - Venerable Kyriakos the hermit.
October 13, 2017 - Hieromartyr Gregory Bishop, Enlightener of Greater Armenia.
October 13, 2017 - Venerable Gregory of Pel'shemsky, Wonderworker of Vologda.
October 13, 2017 - St. Michael, the first Metropolitan of Kyiv.
October 14, 2017 - Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos.
October 14, 2017 - Reverend Savva of Vishera, Novgorod.
October 15, 2017 - Hieromartyr Cyprian, Martyr Justina and Martyr Theoktist.
October 16, 2017 - Hieromartyrs Dionysios the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens, Presbyter Rusticus and Eleutherios the Deacon.
October 17, 2017 - Uncovering the relics of Saints Gury, Archbishops of Kazan, and Barsanuphius, Bishop of Tver.
October 18, 2017 - Saints Peter, Alexy, Jonah, Philip, Hermogenes and Tikhon, miracle workers of Moscow and all Russia.
October 19, 2017 - Apostle Thomas.
October 20, 2017 - Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus.
October 21, 2017 - Venerable Pelagia.
October 22, 2017 - Apostle Jacob Alfeev.
October 23, 2017 - Venerable Ambrose, Elder of Optina and Wonderworker of All Russia.
October 24, 2017 - Cathedral of the Venerable Elders of Optina.
October 25, 2017 - Martyrs of Prov, Tarakh and Andronicus.
October 26, 2017 - Iberian Icon of the Mother of God.
October 27, 2017 - Reverend Paraskeva of Serbia.
October 29, 2017 - Martyr Longinus centurion, like at the Cross of the Lord.
October 30, 2017 is the day of Cosmas and Damian, the unmercenary martyrs of Arabia.
October 31, 2017 - Apostle and Evangelist Luke.

Church fasts in October 2017

Multi-day post in October 2017 — There are no multi-day posts in October.
One-day fasts - October 4, October 6, October 11, October 13, October 18, October 20, October 25, October 27.

Orthodox church holidays in November 2017

November 1, 2017 - Transfer of the relics of St. John of Rila.
November 1, 2017 - St. John the Wonderworker of Kronstadt.
November 2, 2017 - Great Martyr Artemy.
November 3, 2017 - Venerable Hilarion the Great.
November 3, 2017 - Transfer of the relics of St. Hilarion, Bishop of Meglin.
November 4, 2017 - Dimitrievskaya (Parental) Saturday. Commemoration of the dead.
November 4, 2017 - Celebration of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God.
November 5, 2017 - Apostle James, brother of the Lord according to the flesh.
November 5, 2017 - Blessed Jacob of Borovichi, Wonderworker of Novgorod (transfer of relics).
November 6, 2017 - Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow".
November 7, 2017 - Martyrs Markian and Martyrius, Notaries of Constantinople.
November 8, 2017 - Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica.
November 9, 2017 - Venerable Nestor the Chronicler of the Caves, in the Near Caves.
November 10, 2017 - Martyr Paraskeva, named Friday.
November 10, 2017 - St. Arseniy I, Archbishop of Serbia.
November 10, 2017 - Reverend Job, Abbot of Pochaev.
November 10, 2017 - St. Demetrius, Metropolitan of Rostov.
November 11, 2017 - Venerable Avramius, Archimadrite of Rostov.
November 12, 2017 - Ozeryanskaya Icon of the Mother of God.
November 13, 2017 - Martyr Epimakh of Alexandria.
November 14, 2017 - Besrebrenikov and miracle workers Cosmas and Damian of Asia and their mother, Rev. Theodotia.
November 15, 2017 - Shuya-Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God.
November 16, 2017 - Martyrs of Bishop Akepsimos, Presbyter Joseph and Deacon Aifal.
November 17, 2017 - Venerable Ioannikios the Great.
November 18, 2017 - Saint Jonah, Archbishop of Novgorod.
November 19, 2017 - Saint Paul, Patriarch of Constantinople, Confessor.
November 19, 2017 - Repose of the Monk Varlaam Khutynsky.
November 20, 2017 - Venerable Lazarus of Galicia.
November 21, 2017 - Cathedral of the Archangel Michael and other disembodied Heavenly Forces.
November 22, 2017 - Icon of the Mother of God, called the "Quick to Hear".
November 23, 2017 - the Apostles of Erast, Olympus, Rodion, Sosipater, Quarta (Qarta) and Tertia.
November 24, 2017 - Blessed Maxim, Christ for the sake of the holy fool, Moscow miracle worker.
November 25, 2017 - St. John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria.
November 26, 2017 - St. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople.
November 27, 2017
November 27, 2017 - Apostle Philip.
November 28, 2017 - Beginning of Advent.
November 28, 2017 - Martyrs and confessors Guria, Samon and Aviv.
November 29, 2017 - Apostle and Evangelist Matthew.
November 30, 2017 - St. Gregory the Wonderworker.
November 30, 2017 - Venerable Nikon, hegumen of Radonezh, a disciple of St. Sergius.

Church fasts in November 2017

Multi-day post in November 2017 - Christmas post. In 2017, this post will begin on November 28 and will continue until January 6, 2018.
One-day fasts - November 1, November 3, November 8, November 10, November 15, November 17, November 22, November 24.

Orthodox church holidays in December 2017

Most of the Orthodox calendar year consists of fasting days, so for most believers, fasting is an integral part of their lives. Below you can download the Orthodox fasting calendar for every day of 2017, and find recommendations and tips on how to fast properly.

Christianity proceeded from this and still believes that there has been a violation in human nature, namely the harmony between the spiritual and physical principles, since the flesh wants and strives to rise (to dominate) over the spirit. Therefore, clergymen recommend observing fasts in order to elevate spiritual and moral principles in people over sensual and physical aspirations. This is an important period of time when not only the soul, but also the body of a believer is able to obey the spirit, and therefore, respectively, God, since during any fast, faith is strengthened and the soul is cleansed.

Fasting is useful not only for the soul, but also for the body, since in ordinary food at the beginning of spring our body lacks vegetable proteins, trace elements and vitamins. And so, switching to plant foods, we thereby make up for this deficiency, and also simultaneously remove toxins, toxins, and unnecessary body fat. As a result, with cleansing, the body is simultaneously rejuvenated, and this, in turn, is the prevention of joints, liver, and atherosclerosis. Along the way, the Orthodox is freed from sins and basic vices, such as anger, pride, envy, gluttony, lust, laziness and greed.

According to strict church rules, for the entire fasting, there are approximately more than half of the days a year when it is not recommended to eat meat and dairy products, eggs, and fish is only allowed on holidays. This does not mean that you need to give up food and starve for a long time, but you can simply make your usual food lean and taste the gifts of Mother Nature to your heart's content. Fasting is a great opportunity to please yourself with delicious and very healthy foods.

What foods should be consumed during fasting

Eat more vegetables and fruits, as they are rich in fiber and therefore will be digested faster in the stomach. You can increase your daily diet by one serving.
Soups, for example, cabbage soup, should be rich and thick; for this, beans can be added to them during cooking, which is almost as good as meat in terms of protein content.
We prepare main dishes mainly from cereals boiled in water or fruit syrups. Rice goes well with vegetable gravy, buckwheat with tomato sauce, millet and semolina with fruits and sweet vegetables as a side dish.
You can use pasta that would not have been kneaded with eggs.
We prepare a variety of sauces, for example, you can fry vegetables in soy sauce or ketchup, and we will prepare white sauce from mashed potatoes with the addition of lemon juice.
For dessert, prepare as many fruit mousses, jelly, various drinks in the form of fruit drinks, healing infusions, compotes, sbitni and all kinds of kvass that can energize you for a long time, give you vigor and protect you from beriberi.

What are the posts

One day posts

Every Wednesday and Friday (weekly) it is forbidden to eat fish, but it is allowed to use vegetable oil.
Epiphany Christmas Eve - January 18
The Beheading of John the Baptist - September 11
Exaltation of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord - September 27

Multi-day posts

Christmas - cold (celebrated from November 28 and, inclusive, to January 6), which precedes a joyful meeting with Christ, as well as the great feast of Christmas, and is more loyal in terms of the severity of fasting. On odd days of the week, it is allowed to use vegetable food, but without oil, on even days - already with vegetable oil, but on Saturdays and Sundays, until January 2, and on major holidays that occur during this period, fish is also added. The strictest day is Christmas Eve, since on this day they refrain from drinking and eating until the first star (Bethlehem), which flared up at the hour of the appearance of Christ the Savior on our Earth. It is believed that when Christmas comes, your soul will shine in all its purity.
Great- the main and most strict (transitional - it begins 49 days before the greatest Orthodox Easter). In 2017 - from February 27 to April 15. The strictest week is the last (Passion Week), when the incredible sufferings of Jesus Christ, his death on the cross and burial are remembered. This is the time for dry eating (bread, vegetables, raw fruits, water) and prayers, because fasting without repentance and prayer simply turns into a diet. Therefore, go to church more often, forgive those who offended you, help your neighbor, give people who are in trouble, all possible help, try to do something good.
According to the Orthodox charter, these days are prohibited: meat, milk, eggs and fish, and from Monday to Friday you can not use vegetable oil. Fish is supposed to be eaten only on the seventh day in April (the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos), the sixth Sunday of fasting (the celebration of Palm Sunday), and on Saturday of the same week (the day of the resurrection of the righteous St. Lazarus) - fish caviar. On Clean Monday (beginning, first day, fasting) and Great Heel (penultimate), complete abstinence from food is advised.
Petrov (Apostolic)- hungry (transient, begins on the 58th day after Easter). In 2017, the Apostolic Fast - from June 12 to July 11. It is observed in honor of the supreme apostle Peter, who was executed by order of Nero (the Roman emperor) for preaching Christianity.
The most used products at this time are any greens. After all, how pleasant it is to taste lean cabbage soup, cold okroshka, botvinya or green seasonings on such days. This post, among other things, is also expedient from the point of view of medicine, since it coincides in time with the hottest period of the year. By eliminating from your diet such foods that are most poorly absorbed by your body, you only benefit it.
Uspensky - gourmet (from August 14 to 27). It precedes the feast of the Mother of God (Assumption of the Most Holy Theotokos), marking the end of her earthly life and introduction to heaven. In terms of the severity of abstinence, it corresponds to Great Lent. Only vegetable products can be used for food, but without the addition of vegetable oil, which is allowed only on Saturdays and Sundays. At the same time, Uspensky is the lightest and most enjoyable, as you can add a new crop of vegetables and fruits to your food.

If you still decide to fast for the first time, then talk first with the priest and the doctor, their advice will not be superfluous for you and, of course, useful. Remember that fasting is beneficial only if it does not lead to severe exhaustion and weakening of the body, so you must come to fasting gradually with a real calculation of your strengths and capabilities.

And one more piece of advice: eat in moderation and let your body gradually get used to fatty, heavy and meaty foods. And then you will not have health problems after a long fast.

Orthodox calendar contains two annual circles of events: , all dates of which are firmly set in , and , all events of which are set relative to the day of celebration.

Easter day is calculated according to (Alexandrian) and is celebrated simultaneously by all Orthodox Churches (except the Finnish Church, which switched to the Gregorian calendar), as well as all the events of the Easter circle associated with it.

The dates of the fixed circle are marked in different ways: according to Julian calendar (the so-called "old style") and according to Gregorian calendar (modern civil calendar, or "new style").

In Russian Orthodox Church, and also in the Jerusalem, Georgian, Serbian Churches and in the monasteries of Athos, the events of a fixed circle are celebrated, which in the XX-XXI centuries differs by 13 days. Yes, start church year(), set for September 1, is celebrated according to the civil calendar on September 14.

In the other eleven Local Orthodox Churches fixed circle dates mark . So, it is celebrated before the civil new year, December 25th.

The presented Orthodox calendar allows you to determine the dates of fasts and holidays from 100 to 20000. When you hover over a calendar number, information about the features of this day appears. When you click on any day of the month, the link will lead to the corresponding date of the detailed daily calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church. Links to the daily calendar work plus/minus 10 years from the current date.

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In Orthodoxy, during each year there is a certain number of significant dates. Christian holidays in 2017 by month subdivided into non-transitional, as well as transitional. Non-transitory, that is, permanent events are called events that occur in the same period from year to next year. Passing celebrations change the date of their celebration, depending on what date Easter falls on. As you know, in Orthodoxy, all the calculation of the most important passing events of the year comes from the date of the celebration of Easter, since this event is dominant in the entire Christian religion. Easter means the holy resurrection of Christ after his crucifixion. In itself, the holy resurrection of the Savior strengthened the faith of the believing people in the power and might of the Lord.

Orthodox holidays are also divided according to their meaning. It is determined that the main events of the religious year are usually divided into the Lord's and the Theotokos. Since the Lord's celebrations are directly related to the life and being of Christ, the Mother of God celebrations are completely dedicated to the Virgin Mary - the mother of Jesus.

During each month there is a fairly large number of Orthodox events. Many of them are well known, but such a celebration as the Nativity of Christ is even included in the calendar events as an official public holiday. But the religious calendar does not only consist of solemn and significant dates for Orthodoxy, it necessarily includes the basics of Christian fasts, which are obligatory for believers to perform.

Orthodox fasting is an obligatory and important foundation of the faith of any Christian. During the duration of such a restriction, the believer must refrain from the charms and passions of ordinary human life. Fasting is given as a sign of strength and confident will. Believers adhere to the basics of fasting in honor of respect and reverence for religious traditions.

What religious holidays in 2017 does the Christian calendar call for months?

January

6 - Christmas Eve. A festive event in honor of which believers adhere to strict fasting and completely exclude all food from the diet.

7 - the great Nativity of Christ. An important date that refers to non-transferable, that is, permanent holidays.

14 - an important event is included in the Christian holidays - the Circumcision of the Lord.

18 - Christmas Eve Epiphany - the eve of the meeting of the Baptism of the Lord.

19 - meeting of the celebration of the Baptism of Christ. A great holiday that is equipped with various religious ceremonies.

25 is a date that is completely dedicated to the great martyr Tatyana, the servant of Jesus.

February

15 - the celebration of the Presentation of the Lord. The meaning of this significant date for believers lies in the coming of the infant Christ to the holy temple, when this visit was made for the first time.

20 - the beginning of Maslenitsa week - a glorious holiday that lasts 7 days before the start of Lent.

26 - meeting of Forgiveness Sunday. An important date for all believers and ordinary people. On this day, it is customary to sincerely ask for forgiveness from all relatives, as well as acquaintances.

27 – V church holidays in 2017, the tradition of keeping Great Lent was included by months. Strict restrictions in the life habitual for many people will last for 40 days, until the meeting of Easter.

March

There are no dates important for Orthodoxy in the first spring month. During this period, believers adhere to the foundations of Great Lent, which personifies the torment of Christ before his crucifixion. In March, every Saturday, believers should honor deceased relatives, in particular, parents, so throughout the month there are 3 parent memorial Saturdays, which are scheduled by the calendar for the 11th, 18th and 25th.

April

7 - a meeting of the most important holiday for Christians - the Annunciation of the Virgin. The celebration personifies the coming of an angel to the virgin Mary, who brought her the news that she would soon give birth to a baby, the Savior of the world and human destinies.

9 - in Christianity, the celebration of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem is celebrated. In the people, this celebration is better known as Palm Sunday.

16 –bright and joyful bright Easter is a significant and main day for religion.

25 - funeral Radonitsa. At this moment, cemeteries are visited and the deceased relatives are remembered by believers.

May

6 - date dedicated to the honor and respect of St. George the Victorious.

9 - a significant event for all Christianity - Voinov, in the common people this is the period of celebrating Victory Day.

25 - the holy Ascension of the Lord. The celebration personifies the miraculous ascension of Christ to Heaven in the form of a white cloud.

June

3 - Memorial Trinity Saturday. Day of remembrance over relatives, as well as all familiar people.

4 –meeting of the Holy Trinity. Celebration of the great day when praise and honor is given to the Triune God.

12 - during this period, the rules for adhering to Peter's post begin. This restriction in the usual human benefits will last until the meeting of Peter's Day.

July

7 - a glorious and joyful day - the holiday of Ivan Kupala. An event equipped with good traditions and rituals.

7 - The birth of John the Baptist is celebrated.

8 - the day of the religious lovers of Peter and Fevronia. In the common people, the date is called the day of family, fidelity and love.

12 - Christian holidays monthly indicate the end of the Peter's fast. In the same period, there is the celebration of the day of Saints Paul and Peter.

August

2 - Ilyin's day is celebrated by believers.

14 - the beginning of the Assumption of Holy Lent is scheduled for this day.

19 - holy day - Transfiguration of Christ. The date when Christ assumed the form of the Holy Spirit and appeared in it before his disciples.

28 - the Assumption of the Virgin is celebrated - the date is not sad in nature, on the contrary, this is a period of joy.

September

11 - meeting of the feast dedicated to the Beheading of John the Baptist, when the holy prophet accepted a terrible and painful death.

21 - The birth of the Virgin is a great event of a religious direction.

27 - Christian holiday - Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord. The day of the establishment of the cross on which Christ was crucified.

October

14 - Holy Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos.

November

28 - the beginning of the holy Nativity fast - a strict restriction of believers in their usual way of life.

December

4 - meeting of the celebration dedicated to the Entrance of the Virgin into the holy temple of the Lord. This event belongs to non-moving dates.

19 – Orthodox holidays in 2017 by months include an event that refers to the tribute and honor of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker- a saint who, with his skills and the power of faith, saved the lives of believers from misfortunes and terrible ailments.

There is no doubt that the 2017 church calendar of Orthodox holidays and fasts, posted on this page, will be useful for every believer, since it contains all the most important church dates of 2017, without exception, including only important Orthodox holidays and fasts.

Twelfth fixed holidays in 2017

Christmas - January 7, 2017, non-transferable holiday. In honor of Christmas, festive feasts are arranged, it is customary for people to carol and guess.
The Baptism of the Lord - January 19, 2017 The third non-transferring Feast of the Lord. Otherwise called Holy Theophany. On this day, all water is considered holy due to the fact that Jesus Christ was baptized in the Jordan River on this date.
The Presentation of the Lord - February 15, 2017 The day on which the baby Jesus was first brought to the Temple.
Annunciation of the Holy Mother of God - April 7, 2017. The day on which the Blessed Virgin Mary learned the good news that she would become the mother of the Son of God.
The Transfiguration of the Lord - August 19, 2017 The last of the non-passing twelfth holidays dedicated to the life of Jesus Christ. Popularly referred to as the Apple Savior.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - August 28, 2017 The holiday is dedicated to the events that ended the earthly life of the Virgin Mary, her death, resurrection and ascension to heaven.
Nativity of the Theotokos - September 21, 2017. This holiday is non-transitory, like all church feasts of the Mother of God (see. orthodox calendar below).
Exaltation of the Holy Cross - September 27, 2017 (non-transferable). The day belongs to lean, it is allowed to eat only vegetable products flavored with vegetable oil.
Entry into the Church of the Most Holy Theotokos - December 4, 2017 The day on which, according to legend, the parents of Mary gave their daughter to serve in the Temple.

Passing church holidays

The Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem is one of the most important church Orthodox holidays, it is celebrated on April 9, 2017. It falls on the time of fasting, but on this day a relaxation in nutrition is allowed (you can eat fish). Otherwise, this last Sunday before Orthodox Easter is called Palm Sunday.
Ascension - May 25, 2017 Falls on the fortieth day after Easter. On this holiday, it is customary for the people to bake ceremonial cookies in the form of a ladder, which personifies the stairway to heaven, along which Jesus ascended to heaven.
Pentecost or - June 4, 2017 Celebrated on the 50th day after Easter. Otherwise, this holiday is called Green Sunday because of the tradition of decorating houses and churches with birch branches.

Calendar of Church Orthodox holidays and fasts for 2017

Church Orthodox posts in 2017

Multi-day posts

– from February 27 to April 15, 2017 One of the strictest church fasts in the Christian tradition.
Petrov - from June 12 to July 11, 2017 This post is classified as non-strict.
Uspensky - from 14 to 27 August 2017. Strict post, which begins with the Honey Savior and lasts until the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Christmas - from November 28, 2017 to January 6, 2018 is considered non-strict from the very first day to January 1. The last week of fasting is a strict diet.

One day posts

Wednesday and Friday throughout 2017, excl. Christmas time and continuous weeks.
January 18, 2017 - Epiphany Christmas Eve.
September 11, 2017 - Beheading of John the Baptist.
September 27, 2017 - Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

Solid weeks in 2017

Solid weeks (omnivorous weeks) - this is the name of the church week (often seven days), in which it is allowed to eat any non-lean foods, even on the days of one-day fasts.

Five continuous weeks are expected in 2017:
From January 7 to January 17 - Christmas time.
From February 6 to February 12, 2017 - Week about the publican and the Pharisee.
From February 20 to February 26 - Cheese, preparation before Lent.
From April 16 to April 22 - Bright or Easter, follows Easter.
From June 5 to June 11, 2017 - Trinity Week.

Parental Saturdays in 2017 (days of remembrance of the departed)

In 2017, the days of commemoration of the dead fall on the following dates:
February 18 - parental Saturday.
March 11, 18 and 25 are Saturdays during Great Lent.
April 25 - Radonitsa - spring Slavic holiday.
May 9 - in honor of the commemoration of the soldiers.
June 3 - Trinity Saturday.
November 4 - Demetrius Saturday.