Orthodox Christians' Lenten Fasting Discipline and Easter 2024
Fasting Period and Restrictions
GREAT LENT AND HOLY WEEK 2024: March 18 - May 4
During Great Lent, Orthodox Christians adhere to a strict fasting discipline, abstaining from meat, dairy, eggs, fish, olive oil, and wine.
Greek Orthodox Easter 2024
Greek Orthodox Easter 2024 falls on May 5, a few weeks after Catholic and Protestant Easter.
Message to the Faithful
To the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America:
Many newcomers to the Orthodox Church and even some of our long-standing members have questions about when Orthodox Christians break their fast for Lent.
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