The Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross (Sep 14, level 8) marks this week with a strict fast day as we bow before the Cross in the sixteenth week after Pentecost. You will find the summary of our upcoming orthodox week below.

Monday, September 14
🕊️ Monday of the 16th week after Pentecost
🫒 Wine and Oil are Allowed
📖 John 19.6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 30-35

Tuesday, September 15
🕊️ Tuesday of the 16th week after Pentecost
🥩 Fast Free
📖 Mark 7.5-16

Wednesday, September 16
🕊️ Wednesday of the 16th week after Pentecost
🍅 Fast with No Exceptions
📖 Mark 7.14-24

Thursday, September 17
🕊️ Thursday of the 16th week after Pentecost
🥩 Fast Free
📖 Mark 7.24-30

Friday, September 18
🕊️ Friday of the 16th week after Pentecost
🍅 Fast with No Exceptions
📖 Mark 8.1-10

Saturday, September 19
🕊️ Saturday of the 16th week after Pentecost
🥩 Fast Free
📖 John 8.21-30

Sunday, September 20
🕊️ 16th Sunday after Pentecost
🥩 Fast Free
📖 Mark 8.34-9.1

📎 Attached 2026-W38-new-invite.ics with complete observance, fasting, and reading information. Import this file into your calendar app to receive daily reminders.