Calendar Ortodox

The Calendar Ortodox is a calendar that follows the dates and holidays observed in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

The Calendar Ortodox is primarily used in countries with significant Eastern Orthodox Christian populations, such as Russia, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Ukraine, and others.

The main difference is that the Calendar Ortodox still uses the Julian calendar for calculating the date of Easter and other religious observances, while the Gregorian calendar introduced in 1582 is used by most of the world for civil purposes.

The difference in Easter dates between the Eastern Orthodox Church and Western Christianity is due to the use of different calendars and different methods for calculating the date of Easter. While Western Christianity uses the Gregorian calendar and a modified version of the ancient Jewish calendar, Eastern Orthodoxy relies on the Julian calendar and an older method known as the Paschal or Orthodox Computus.

Yes, the Calendar Ortodox includes all major Christian holidays observed by Eastern Orthodoxy, such as Christmas, Epiphany, Pascha (Easter), Ascension Day, Pentecost, and others.

Yes, the Orthodox Church has several fasting periods throughout the year, including Great Lent before Pascha (Easter), the Christmas Lent, the Apostles' Fast, and the Dormition Fast.

Digital versions of the Calendar Ortodox can be found on various websites, mobile apps, or by using specialized software designed for tracking Orthodox dates and holidays.

Some fixed holidays, like Christmas on January 7th, always occur on the same day. However, most other holidays in the Calendar Ortodox are moveable and their dates change from year to year, especially those tied to the celebration of Easter.

No, there are some variations in how different Orthodox Churches calculate certain feasts and follow specific calendar rules. The Russian Orthodox Church and some others currently follow the Revised Julian calendar for calculating Easter, which aligns it closer to the Gregorian calendar.

Yes, anyone can choose to observe holidays according to the Calendar Ortodox, regardless of their religious affiliation. It can be a way to learn about and appreciate the traditions of Eastern Orthodoxy or simply enjoy cultural celebrations associated with these holidays.