Great Lent begins in earnest with the First Week strict fast; we celebrate the Sunday of Orthodoxy, the Finding of the Head of St. John the Baptist, and venerate St. Raphael of Brooklyn (level 5). You will find the summary of our upcoming orthodox week below.

Monday, February 23
🕊️ Monday of the First Week of Lent
🍅 Fast with No Exceptions
📖 Isaiah 1.1-20

Tuesday, February 24
🕊️ Tuesday of the First Week of Lent
🍅 Fast with No Exceptions
📖 Matthew 11.2-15

Wednesday, February 25
🕊️ Wednesday of the First Week of Lent
🍅 Fast with No Exceptions
📖 Isaiah 2.3-11

Thursday, February 26
🕊️ Thursday of the First Week of Lent
🍅 Fast with No Exceptions
📖 Isaiah 2.11-21

Friday, February 27
🕊️ Friday of the First Week of Lent
🍅 Fast with No Exceptions
📖 John 10.9-16

Saturday, February 28
🕊️ First Saturday of Lent
🫒 Wine and Oil are Allowed
📖 Mark 2.23-3.5

Sunday, March 1
🕊️ First Sunday of Lent
🫒 Wine and Oil are Allowed
📖 John 1.43-51

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