The Dormition Fast begins toward the end of this week on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, as we enter a season of fasting prayer in preparation for the feast of the Dormition. You will find the summary of our upcoming orthodox week below.

Monday, August 10
🕊️ Monday of the 11th week after Pentecost
🥩 Fast Free
📖 Matthew 23.13-22

Tuesday, August 11
🕊️ Tuesday of the 11th week after Pentecost
🥩 Fast Free
📖 Matthew 23.23-28

Wednesday, August 12
🕊️ Wednesday of the 11th week after Pentecost
🍅 Fast with No Exceptions
📖 Matthew 23.29-39

Thursday, August 13
🕊️ Thursday of the 11th week after Pentecost
🥩 Fast Free
📖 Matthew 24.13-28

Friday, August 14
🕊️ Friday of the 11th week after Pentecost
🫒 Wine and Oil are Allowed
📖 Matthew 24.27-33, 42-51

Saturday, August 15
🕊️ Saturday of the 11th week after Pentecost
🫒 Wine and Oil are Allowed
📖 Matthew 19.3-12

Sunday, August 16
🕊️ 11th Sunday after Pentecost
🫒 Wine and Oil are Allowed
📖 Matthew 18.23-35

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