Orthodox Great Lent Start 2024. April 28 /april 15 — the entry of the. The period leading up to the greek orthodox easter, or pascha, the most important religious feast of the year, is called sarakosti, signifying 40 days of great lent.

We invite you to explore the liturgical periods of triodion, great lent, holy week, and pentecostarion and read about the sunday feasts celebrated therein. Church holidays and fasts in 2024.