Orthodox Calendar
Orthodox Calendar

The Year 2026

Key dates for 2026

Great Lent begins
February 22
Palm Sunday
April 5
Great & Holy Pascha
April 12
Ascension of the Lord
May 21
Holy Pentecost
May 31
Apostles' Fast begins
June 8
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