Orthodox posts of 2018

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-18 00:05

The Orthodox Fast of 2018 is full of holidays and fasts. During this period, people of the Christian faith are advised to adhere to certain rules in order to cleanse their souls and heads from vicious thoughts.

Orthodox holidays expected in 2018

Many significant events of this year are left behind. But there are still many dates ahead that should always be remembered:

date	Holiday
7 july	The Nativity of John the Baptist
July 8	Day of Peter and Khavronia
11 july	The end of the many-day Petrov Lent
July, 12	Day of the holy apostles Peter and Paul
August 2	Ilyin's day
August 14-27	Assumption fast for many days
August 14	Honey Savior (Makovei)
August 19	Transfiguration of the Lord (Apple Savior)
August 28	Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos
August 29	Nut Spas
11 September	Beheading of John the Baptist (one-day fast)
September 21st	Nativity of the Blessed Virgin
September 27	Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord (one-day fast)
8 october	Memorial Day of St. Sergius
October 14	Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos
the 3rd of November	Dmitrieva Saturday
November 21	Michaelmas
November 28	the beginning of the multi-day Christmas fast
4 december	Introduction of the Most Holy Theotokos into the temple
December 19th	Nikolin day
December 25	Spiridon
December 25	Catholic Christmas

To better understand what to do during Orthodox fasting in 2018 and how to behave during fasting and holidays, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the information below.

The main holidays of the year: what to eat and how to behave

The ministers of the church say that they are always glad to see believers within the walls of the temple.

They will gladly tell everyone about the Commandments of God, Great Lent and why we honor the Saints in our prayers:

1. Day of the holy apostles Peter and Paul … It is celebrated on July 12 and is dedicated to honoring the memory of two disciples of Christ who have done more for the development of Christianity than anyone could imagine. They lived honoring our Savior and died defending his faith.
2. Honey Savior or Makovei. It is celebrated on August 14, as the ancient chronicles say that it was in this month that Vladimir baptized Kievan Rus. It is on this day that fragrant honey and drinking water are brought to the temple. You can also take a dip in a river or lake to wash away all illness and setbacks.
3. Apple Spas. The traditional harvest festival begins on 19 August. People have sanctified apples, and this primarily concerned daughters who buried mothers and girls who had lost their child. After all, the legend said that they could taste these fruits only after the Apple Savior came.
4. Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos. On August 28, the name of the Most Holy Theotokos is honored. During her lifetime, she was able to achieve such holiness that no other person can compare with her. She learned about the day of her death in three days, and after burial, her body miraculously disappeared, going to heaven along with her spirit. That is why the word “death” this time was replaced by the saints with dormition.
5. Nut Spas. Holidays continue on August 29, 2018. Today I recall the transfer to Constantinople from Odessa of the Image of the Lord Jesus Christ Not Made by Hands. Believers brought nuts to the temple to consecrate and pray. Today it is customary to ask for health, solving problems and getting rid of your stupid thoughts. According to the Orthodox calendar, there is no need to keep a strict fast on this day.
6. Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord. On September 27, Christians never plan important things as they are likely to end in failure. Today it is worthwhile to start harvesting cabbage for the winter and plant a few apple trees so that there is always abundance in the house.
7. Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos. October 14 is the main Christian autumn holiday. It arose in 910, when the appearance of the Mother of God protected Christians from all visible and invisible enemies. The prayers of the Most Holy Theotokos helped people to defeat the Saracens and to believe even more in the miracle of the Lord.
8. The beginning of the multi-day Christmas fast … On November 28, strict observance of the Fast begins, the recitation of prayers and the confession of one's mistakes. Christians must cleanse their souls from evil emotions, their heads from bad thoughts and forgive their enemies in order to gain eternal life. During this period, you can not eat meat, cheese, eggs, butter, alcohol and tobacco. Only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and on weekends can you cook with vegetable oil and eat fish.
9. Introduction of the Most Holy Theotokos into the temple. This holiday during the Orthodox fast is celebrated on December 4, 2018. Today the water is sanctified, the newlyweds go for a sleigh ride, and for lunch buns are baked, dumplings with berry filling are molded and bagels are bought. This is how the day is celebrated when the Most Holy Mary first crossed the threshold of the temple. Since then, they began to prepare her for the great mission - to become the mother of Jesus Christ himself.

Holidays and fasting for believers have always been of great importance. After all, this is an opportunity not only to become closer to God, but also to better know our own soul, study the history of our faith and lead our world to a better future with our prayers.

The Orthodox fast of 2018 will help you better understand all the nuances, prepare for the upcoming holidays and spend time with the benefit of yourself and those around you.