☦️ Orthodox Week Ahead: May 18-24, 2026 (New Calendar)

2026-05-17


The great feast of the Ascension of Our Lord (May 21, level 8) marks this week, along with SS. Constantine and Helen and the Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council, as we near Holy Pentecost. You will find the summary of our upcoming orthodox week below.


Monday, May 18
🕊️ Monday of the 6th Sunday of Pascha
🥩 Fast Free
📖 John 11.47-57

Tuesday, May 19
🕊️ Tuesday of the 6th Sunday of Pascha
🥩 Fast Free
📖 John 12.19-36

Wednesday, May 20
🕊️ Wednesday of the 6th Sunday of Pascha
🐟 Fish, Wine and Oil are Allowed
📖 John 12.36-47

Thursday, May 21
🕊️ The Ascension of our Lord, God, and Saviour Jesus Christ
🥩 Fast Free
📖 Luke 24.36-53

Friday, May 22
🕊️ Friday of the 6th Sunday of Pascha
🫒 Wine and Oil are Allowed
📖 John 14.1-11

Saturday, May 23
🕊️ Saturday of the 6th Sunday of Pascha
🥩 Fast Free
📖 John 14.10-21

Sunday, May 24
🕊️ 7th Sunday of Pascha
🥩 Fast Free
📖 John 17.1-13


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