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What do orthodox celebrate on January 6th?
Some Orthodox Christians observe the Nativity and Adoration of the Shepherds (those who visited baby Jesus) on January 6, followed by the Adoration of the Magi (three wise men or kings) on January 7. Church liturgies on Orthodox Christmas Eve (January 6) may be longer than usual but many people find them inspiring.
What are feast days in the Orthodox Church?
Great Feasts Of these, three are on the Paschal Cycle: Palm Sunday (the Sunday before Pascha) Ascension (forty days after Pascha) Pentecost (fifty days after Pascha)
What is the most important holiday in the Orthodox Church?
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the feast of the Resurrection of Jesus, called Pascha (Easter), is the greatest of all holy days and as such it is called the “feast of feasts”.
What is the next orthodox holiday?
Orthodox Christian Holidays, 2010-2030
| Year | Great Lent Begins | Pascha (Easter) |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Feb. 19 | April 8 |
| 2019 | March 11 | April 28 |
| 2020 | March 2 | April 19 |
| 2021 | March 15 | May 2 |
Why is the Orthodox Christmas on January 7th?
Orthodox Christmas day occurs every January 7 because the Orthodox Church still chooses to celebrate the birth of Jesus as per the Julian calendar. The Gregorian calendar that is currently in use today led to a new Christmas Day on December 25 due to the addition of new elements that changed the calendar year.
What is the most important church feast day?
Solemnity—the highest ranking type of feast day. It commemorates an event in the life of Jesus or Mary, or celebrates a Saint important to the whole Church or the local community.
Do Greek Orthodox celebrate 3 Kings day?
This feast day in the Greek Orthodox Church is known as ‘Theophania’ which means ‘a vision of God’ or ‘Christ shining through’. It is considered a very important day for the Greek Orthodox Church. In the Western Church, it is also known as “Three Kings Day”, a celebration of the 3 magi visiting baby Jesus.
What is Orthodox Christmas called?
Old Christmas Day
Orthodox Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, even though his actual birthdate is unknown. Because Orthodox Christmas is celebrated using the old Julian calendar, it is also known as Old Christmas Day.
Do Greeks celebrate Christmas on Jan 7th?
The Greek Orthodox Church does not observe Christmas on January 7. Christmas falls on a different day in the Orthodox Church because they still observe the traditional Julian calendar, which has the original dates for Christian celebrations before the Gregorian calendar was introduced.