☦️ Orthodox Week Ahead: Mar 23-29, 2026 (Old Calendar)

2026-03-22


The Fifth Week of Great Lent continues with strict fasting, culminating in the Fifth Sunday of Lent (St. Mary of Egypt), a model of repentance as we draw closer to Holy Week. You will find the summary of our upcoming orthodox week below.


Monday, March 23
🕊️ Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent
🍅 Fast with No Exceptions
📖 Isaiah 37.33-38.6

Tuesday, March 24
🕊️ Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
🍅 Fast with No Exceptions
📖 Isaiah 40.18-31

Wednesday, March 25
🕊️ Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
🫒 Wine and Oil are Allowed
📖 Isaiah 41.4-14

Thursday, March 26
🕊️ Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent
🫒 Wine and Oil are Allowed
📖 Isaiah 42.5-16

Friday, March 27
🕊️ Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent
🫒 Wine and Oil are Allowed
📖 Isaiah 45.11-17

Saturday, March 28
🕊️ Fifth Saturday of Lent
🫒 Wine and Oil are Allowed
📖 Mark 8.27-31

Sunday, March 29
🕊️ Fifth Sunday of Lent
🫒 Wine and Oil are Allowed
📖 Mark 10.32-45


📎 Attached 2026-W13-old-invite.ics with complete observance, fasting, and reading information. Import this file into your calendar app to receive daily reminders.


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