Church Holidays Calendar for April 2021

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-12 17:37

Church holidays are important in the life of Orthodox Christians. In order to remember the main biblical events in the middle of spring and honor the memory of those who have dedicated their lives to serving God, it is necessary to observe church holidays in April 2021.

Main church events in April

In April, 66 Christian festivals await believers in Russia. These days will remind of the life of Jesus Christ, his mother the Virgin Mary and other saints and martyrs who served God with faith and truth.

Annunciation

One of the important holidays of the month is the Annunciation. In 2021, it will fall on April 7. This religious celebration will remind believers of the day when the Archangel Gabriel, appearing to the Virgin Mary, announced an important message. The woman was to have a great son - Jesus.

Orthodox people should not burden themselves physically on this day. Better to postpone work until tomorrow. You should pray and be sure to come to church. Divine services are held in churches for the Annunciation.

Palm Sunday

This important event is celebrated 7 days before Easter. The great Christian holiday reminds believers of the day Jesus appeared in Jerusalem. Everything happened on the eve of the martyrdom that lay ahead of him.

On this day, Christians attend services, pray. On Sunday, it is customary to consecrate willow branches. In true scripture, these were large palm leaves. The Jews used them to welcome Jesus to Jerusalem. On the territory of Russia, they were replaced by the willow widespread in the latitudes.

Calendar with dates

The church calendar for every day tells about the events considered significant in April 2021. Knowing which holiday is celebrated today or another day, believers will be able to devote themselves to serving God and doing the right thing.

1.04

On this date, Christians will remember Saint Daria and her wife Chrysanthus, who preached the word of God despite persecution. Also on April 1, the memory of the teacher will be honored. Innokenty Komelsky Vologda.

2.04

On this date, it is customary to commemorate the teacher. John, Patrick, Sergius and others, killed in the monastery of Saint Sava.

3.04

On the third day of April, believers will remember Seraphim Vyritsky. Also, the memory of the Monk James, Bishop of Catan, should be honored. On the same date, the Sabbath of the third week of Great Lent will be celebrated.

4.04

The day when the memory of the Hieromartyr Basil of Ankir is honored will fall on April 4. Priest Vasily is known for the firmness of his convictions. He actively urged church members not to succumb to other teachings and to be faithful to the Orthodox faith. Even when Vasily was persecuted, he remained true to his convictions.

5.04

On this date, the memory of the martyr Nikon of Siculus and his 199 disciples will be honored. It is also the day of memory of the abbot of the Kiev-Pechersk St. Nikon.

6.04

The Orthodox are supposed to honor the memory:

• the Monk Zechariah of the Caves;
• Martyrs Peter and Stephen of Kazan;
• Saint Artemon;
• bishop of Thessalonia.

Since the Annunciation will be celebrated the next day, on April 6, believers are trying to complete all the necessary work.

7.04

On this day, the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos is celebrated. Along the way, believers remember St. Tikhon, as well as the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia.

8.04

April 8 is the Leaving of the Feast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos. During the day, it is customary to glorify the Archangel Gabriel and pray.

9.04

On this day in April 2021, Russia celebrates the church holiday of the Martyr Matrona of Thessalonica. She is considered the patroness of the housewives, so they turn to her for help with work and chores around the house.

10.04

April 10 is the Saturday of the 4th week of Great Lent. Parishioners recall:

• The Monk Stephen the Wonderworker;
• Martyr Boyan;
• Ilarion of Pskovozersky;
• Evstratiya Pechersky.

Also in the calendar of church holidays, this date is considered the day of remembrance of St. Hilarion the New.

11.04

We can recall the life and deeds of the Hieromartyrs Mark, Bishop of Arephusia, Cyril, deacon and other saints.

12.04

On April 12, St. John Climacus, who served as hegumen of the Sinai Monastery after 40 years of fasting and silence.

Interesting: What date does Great Lent begin in 2021 for Orthodox Christians?

13.04

Believers will remember Saint Innocent, Metropolitan of Moscow, as well as Saint Jonah, the miracle worker. Also on April 13, the feast of the Holy Martyr Hypatius will be celebrated.

14.04

We should remember the Martyr Abraham of Bulgaria, who was a miracle worker, reverend. Euphemia and the teacher. Gerontia. It is also the day of commemoration of St. Mary of Egypt, who prayed and fasted for about 50 years in the Jordanian desert.

15.04

According to the calendar of church holidays, on April 15, 2021, the day of St. Titus the Wonderworker will be celebrated.

16.04

The day when it is customary to remember the Monk Nikita the Confessor, who served as the abbot of the Midician monastery.

17.04

This is the day of remembrance of the teacher. George of Peloponnesus. You should also remember Saint Joseph the Hymnographer, who led a godly life.

18.04

Memorial Day of St. Theodulus of Theodolus. On this date, it was customary to open windows and ventilate houses with a fresh spring wind.

19.04

This is the day of remembrance of Equal-to-the-Apostles Methodius. It is also customary to remember the life of Saint Eutychios and the Martyr Jeremiah.

20.04

Orthodox Christians will remember the teacher. George Mitylensky and Daniel Pereyaslavsky.

21.04

On the 21st, the national holiday of Rodion Icebreaker will be celebrated. According to the church calendar, the day is called - Apostles from 70 Rodion (Herodion), Agabus, Asyncritus, Rufus, Phlegont, Herma (Hermia) and others like them.

It used to be customary to plow the land on this day and sow oats.

22.04

According to the Orthodox calendar of holidays, the Martyr Epsychius of Caesarea (Cappadocian) is remembered.

23.04

On this date, it is customary to celebrate the feast of Terenty Marevny - they remember the martyr Terenty of Carthage.

24.04

The memory of the Venerables Jacob Zheleznoborovsky and Jacob Bryleevsky is honored. Hieromartyr Antipas is also remembered.

25.04

On Palm Sunday, believers will attend church services and consecrate willow branches. The holiday falls on the 6th Sunday of Great Lent. Also on this date falls the day of memory of the teacher. Basil the Confessor.

26.04

According to the church calendar, the date is dedicated to the memory of presbyter Artemon of Laodicea.

27.04

Saint Martin I was elected Pope in 649. On this day, it is customary to conduct a bride and matchmaking. In this case, the young will have an easy life together.

28.04

The popular celebration, celebrated on the 28th, is called Pudov Day. In the calendar of religious holidays, this date is marked by the day of the Apostles from 70 Aristarchus, Puda, Trofim. Pood was a disciple of the apostle Paul. Even in the face of death, he did not give up his faith.

29.04

The memory of the Martyrs Irene, Agapia and Chionia, who were known for their steadfast faith and endurance, is honored.

30.04

Christians will celebrate the Finding of the relics of the teacher. Alexander Svirsky. Also, this date will be dedicated to honoring the memory of Simeon of Ctesifon. Believers will also remember the teacher. Zosima.

As you can see, in April 2021 there are many important church holidays in the life of Christians. These significant days will remind believers of important events and tell you how to behave correctly on a particular day.