In the Orthodox calendar, Mesni Zagovezhni (Meatfare Sunday) is an important feast that is always celebrated on Sunday, eight weeks before Easter. At the Sunday liturgy, the Gospels are read. The Orthodox Church evokes the picture of the Last Judgment..
Orthodox Christians mark Meatfare Sunday on February 27. The feast falls on the Sunday eight weeks before Easter. A liturgy commemorating moments from the Early Life of Jesus Christ is served. Traditionally, meat is eaten at dinner, after..
Today is the last day on which Christian Orthodox believers eat meat. On the Christian Orthodox calendar Meatfare Sunday falls on the Sunday 8 weeks before Easter. Traditionally, meat is eaten at dinner, after which no meat is eaten until after..
