Great Lent begins in earnest with the First Week of strict fasting, culminating in the First Sunday of Lent (the Sunday of Orthodoxy), as we enter deeply into this sacred penitential season. 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
📖 Isaiah 1.19-2.3

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
📖 Isaiah 3.1-14

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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