Orthodox Calendar
Orthodox Calendar

The Year 2016

Key dates for 2016

Great Lent begins
March 13
Palm Sunday
April 24
Great & Holy Pascha
May 1
Ascension of the Lord
June 9
Holy Pentecost
June 19
Apostles' Fast begins
June 27
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