Church holidays in February 2023

The church calendar marks events that mark the most important milestones in the path of Christ. In the last month of winter there are many sacred dates and days of remembrance of saints. Among the church holidays in February 2023 is one of the most important celebrations in Orthodoxy, the Meeting of the Lord. We offer you to find out what other spiritual festivities fall on the second month of winter.

Calendar of church holidays in February by day

February 1

Memorial Day of Blessed Theodore of Novgorod

On the first day of February, the Orthodox commemorate St. Theodore of Novgorod, who had the gift of healing.

Uncovering the relics of St. Savva Storozhevsky

On February 1, the Orthodox world commemorates the uncovering of the relics of the founder and hegumen of the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery in Zvenigorod, Saint Sava.

Memorial Day of St. Macarius of Egypt (Makariev Day)

On this day, the Orthodox honor the memory of the founder of the monastery in the Nitrian desert – Macarius of Egypt.

Memorial Day of St. Mark Eugenics

Church memory of the great Orthodox confessor – St. Mark, who possessed miracles and the healing of diseases.

February 2

Memorial Day of Saint Euthymius the Great

Veneration of the memory of Saint Euthymius. He received his nickname “Great” for asceticism and firm confession of Christianity. The monk founded a monastic community.

February 3

Memorial Day of St. Maxim the Greek (Maxim’s Day)

Maxim the Greek is one of the most famous saints in the Old Believer tradition. During his lifetime, he wrote many theological works.. The glorification of the Church took place in 1988.

Memorial Day Neophyte of Nicaea

The memorable date of St. Neophyte of Nicaea, who had the gift of miracles and healing of diseases. The saint was martyred during the persecution of Christians by Emperor Diocletian.

Memorial Day of the Martyrs Eugene, Candide, Valerian and Aquila

On this day, believers remember the glorified martyrs who suffered for the Christian faith during the reign of Diocletian and Maximian.

February 4

Memorial Day of the Holy Apostle from 70 Timothy (Timothy Day)

A church commemoration dedicated to the memory of one of Christ’s disciples, Timothy, who for a long time was a bishop of the Ephesian Church. Later he was martyred at the hands of pagans.

Memorial Day of St. Anastasy Persianin

On this day they honor Saint Anastasius, who renounced paganism and converted to Christianity. The monk became a monk at the Jerusalem monastery.

Memorial Day of the Martyr Anastasy of the Pechersk

The holiday is dedicated to Deacon Anastasius, who lived in the Near Caves in the XNUMXth century.

February 5

Memorial Day of the Martyr Clement, Bishop of Ancyra and Martyr Agafangel the Roman (Agathius the Semi-Breadmaker)

On this day, the Orthodox honor the memory of Clement and Agafangel, who were tortured for the Christian faith under the emperors Diocletian and Maximian.

Cathedral of the Kostroma Saints

A holiday established in 1981 and dedicated to the veneration of the saints of the Kostroma diocese.

Memorial Day of St. Theoktist, Archbishop of Novgorod

Memorial date in honor of Novgorod archbishop Feoktist. The archbishop built and restored many churches. He was glorified by the Church in 1664.

Memorial Day of the Reverend Gennady of Kostroma and Lyubimograd

Commemoration of the memory of the hegumen of the Gennadius Monastery – Rev. Gennady of Kostroma and Lyubimograd. In the world, he became famous for the gift of miracles and healing.

February 6

The first day of the feast of the Publican and the Pharisee 

A special preparatory period for Orthodox believers, which precedes the strict Great Lent. The week is named after the biblical parable about the publican and the Pharisee.

Memorial Day of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg (Aksin’in Day)

On this day, the Orthodox Church celebrates the day of memory of the heavenly patroness of the family hearth – Blessed Xenia of Petersburg. It is customary for a saint to pray for well-being in creating a marriage, as well as for the gift of children.

Memorial Day of St. Gerasim, Bishop of Great Perm and Ust’vym

Celebration in honor of Bishop Gerasim of Great Perm and Ust’vym, who was glorified by the Church in 1607.

Memorial Day of the Martyr John of Kazan

Church memory of St. John, who was persecuted by the Tatars and suffered for the Christian faith in Kazan in 1529.

February 7

Memorial Day of St. Gregory the Theologian (St. Gregory’s Day)

On this date, Orthodox believers venerate the Archbishop of Constantinople – St. Gregory, a Christian theologian, one of the Fathers of the Church. During his lifetime, the archbishop wrote many theological works, and also fought against Arianism.

Memorial Day of Hieromartyr Vladimir, Metropolitan of Kyiv

A memorable date in the church calendar is about Metropolitan Vladimir of Kiev and Galicia, who was shot by the Bolsheviks in 1918.

Memorial Day of the Hieromartyr Archbishop Peter of Voronezh 

Feast in honor of Peter Zverev, Archbishop of Voronezh. He was canonized as a saint in 2000.

February 8 

Memorial Day of the Monk Theodore the Studite, hegumen (Fyodor-commemoration)

Day of St. Theodore, hegumen of the Studion Monastery. The monk had the gift of miracles. He was imprisoned for icon veneration under the emperors Nicephorus I and Leo the Armenian.

Memorial Day of Saints Xenophon of Constantinople and his wife Mary

On this date, believers remember the Monk Xenophon and his family, who lived in Constantinople. During their lifetime, they had the gift of healing human diseases.

February 9

Transfer of the relics of St. John Chrysostom

Church commemoration of the transfer of the holy relics of John Chrysostom to Constantinople in 438.

February 10

Memorial Day of St. Ephraim the Syrian (Ephraim Day)

The Orthodox Church honors the memory of St. Ephraim the Syrian, a church writer and teacher of Christian life in the XNUMXth century.

Memorial Day of St. Ephraim Novotorzhsky

A memorable date dedicated to the founder and rector of the Borisoglebsky Monastery in Torzhok – St. Ephraim. The relics of St. Ephraim were found in 1572.

Memorial Day of St. Theodosius of Totemsky

Honoring the memory of the founder and abbot of the monastery near Totma Theodosius. The monk completely renewed the Totemskaya Hermitage of Ephraim and created a brotherhood in it.

Memorial Day of St. Isaac the Syrian

A holiday in honor of the Bishop of Nineveh, Isaac the Syrian, a famous ascetic writer who lived in the XNUMXth century.

February 11

Memorial Day of St. Lawrence (Laurentian Day)

Believers honor the memory of the recluse of the Caves, the Bishop of Turov, the Monk Lawrence, who during his lifetime healed people from diseases.

Cathedral of Yekaterinburg Saints

The memory of the saints of the Yekaterinburg diocese. The celebration was established in 2010.

Transfer of the relics of Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-bearer

Church commemoration of the transfer of the holy relics of Ignatius the God-bearer from Rome to the outskirts of Antioch in 108.

February 12

Cathedral of Ecumenical Teachers Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom (Three Saints)

Cathedral holiday dedicated to the memory of three ecumenical teachers – Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom.

Memorial Day of St. Zinon of the Caves

The church honors the memory of a disciple of Basil the Great – Zinon, who lived in the 40th century. After the death of the ruler, the monk settled in a cave near Antioch and spent XNUMX years there alone.

February 13

Memorial Day of St. Nikita (Nikita the Fireman)

Orthodox on this day remember the Bishop of Novgorod – St. Nikita, who had a miracle of healing. The saint was glorified by the Church in 1558.

February 14 

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

On this day, the churches are preparing for the great divine feast of the Presentation of the Lord.

Memorial Day of Saint Tryphon of Apamea (Tryphon Day)

Memorable date, dedicated to Tryphon of Apamea, who cast out demons and healed people. He suffered torment and suffering for his faith in Christ.

February 15

Candlemas

One of the 12 main twelfth feasts of the Orthodox Church. Established in honor of the bringing of the baby Jesus Christ to the Jerusalem Temple to dedicate Him to God.

February 16

Memorial Day of the Blessed Prince Roman of Uglich

On this day, the ruler of Uglich, Prince Roman, who founded 15 churches during his lifetime, is remembered. For which he was canonized as a saint in 1595.

Memorial Day of Equal-to-the-Apostles Nicholas of Japan

Honoring the memory of Archbishop Nicholas of Japan, who during his lifetime founded many churches, schools and a religious school in Tokyo. He was canonized as a saint in 1970.

February 17

Memorial Day of Saint Isidore Pelusiot

Believers honor the memory of Saint Isidore, the presbyter of a monastery in Egypt on Mount Pelusiot. Who wrote many letters, most of which contain interpretations of the Holy Scriptures.

Memorial Day of St. Cyril of Novgorod

On this day, the Church remembers the founder and abbot of the Cyril-Novgorod Monastery – St. Cyril.

February 18

Universal Parental (Meatfare Saturday)       

Ecumenical parental Saturday is a day of special commemoration of the dead, celebrated two days before the start of Maslenitsa.

Memorial Day of the Martyr Agathia of Panorma (Agatha Korovnitsa)

On February 18, believers remember Saint Agathia, who suffered for her faith in Christ under Emperor Decius.

Memorial Day of St. Theodosius of Chernigov

Date dedicated to the memory of the Archbishop of Chernigov – Theodosius Polonitsky-Uglitsky, known for his prophecies, which have come true more than once.

February 19

Memorial Day of St. Vukol of Smyrna (Beetles)

On this day, the Orthodox commemorate the first bishop of the Church of Smyrna, Saint Vukol.

February 20

Maslenitsa week

The first day of Maslenitsa or Cheese Week is the week of preparation for Great Lent.

Memorial Day of the Monk Luke of Hellas (Powerful)

Veneration of St. Luke of Hellas, who had insight and the gift of healing from diseases. 

Memorial Day of St. Parthenius of Lampsaki

On this day they honor the bishop of the city of Lampsak – St. Parthenius from Asia Minor.

February 21 

Memorial Day of the Prophet Zechariah the Sickle Seer (Zakhar the Sickle Seer)

Honoring one of the 12 minor prophets – Saint Zechariah, who predicted the coming of Jesus Christ. He got his nickname because in one of his revelations he saw a flying scroll in the form of a sickle.

Memorial Day of St. Sava II, Archbishop of Serbia

Day of commemoration of the third Serbian Archbishop Sava II.

February 22

Uncovering the relics of St. Innocent, Bishop of Irkutsk

Memorable date of finding the holy remains of the first Bishop of Irkutsk Innokenty in 1805.

Remembrance Day of the Monk Pankratiy (Pankratiy Day)

The Orthodox Church honors the memory of the recluse Pankraty, the hieromonk of the Kiev Caves Monastery.

Uncovering the relics of Patriarch of Moscow and All Our Country St. Tikhon

On this day, the Church commemorates the discovery of the holy remains of Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow. The relics of the saint rest in the Great Donskoy Cathedral of the Donskoy Monastery.

February 23

Memorial Day of the Monk Prokhor Lebednik (Prokhor Vesnovey)

Day of St. Prokhor, a monk of the Kiev Caves Monastery. He got his nickname because he ate only quinoa.

Memorial Day of the Blessed Princess Anna of Novgorod

Honoring the memory of the wife of Prince Yaroslav the Wise of Kyiv, Princess Anna of Novgorod, founder of the first convent in Kyiv.

Memorial Day of St. Longinus Koryazhma

On this day, believers venerate the memory of St. Longinus, the founder and abbot of the monastery at the mouth of the Koryazhemka River.

February 24

Holy Martyr Blaise of Sebaste (Vlasiev Day)

Reverence Bishop of Sebastia St. Blaise, miracle worker and healer of human diseases.

Memorial Day of St. Demetrius of Prilutsky

Commemorative date in honor of Abbot Demetrius of Prilutsky, founder of St. Nicholas and Spassko-Prilutsky monasteries.

February 25

Feast of the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God

Celebration in honor of the miraculous Iberian Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, located in the Iberian Monastery on Mount Athos.

Memorial Day of Metropolitan of Moscow Saint Alexy

On this day, the Metropolitan of Moscow and All Our Country, the miracle worker St. Alexis, who built the Andronikov and Chudov monasteries in Moscow, as well as the Alekseevsky convent for women, is remembered.

February 26

Memorial Day of St. Martinian of Caesarea (Martinian Day)

Honoring the memory of Saint Martinian, who lived for a long time in the desert near the city of Caesarea in Palestine. He had the gift of healing diseases.

Memorial Day of St. Simeon the Myrrh-streaming 

A holiday established in honor of the Serbian Tsar Simeon Myrrh-streaming.

Last day of cheese week

The last of the stages of the preparatory weeks preceding Great Lent. On this day, Forgiveness Sunday falls, the main celebrations on the occasion of Maslenitsa and seeing off winter.

February 27

Lent 

The first day of the main fast in the life of an Orthodox believer – Great Lent. Fasting was instituted in memory of Jesus, who fasted for 40 days in the wilderness. The main purpose of fasting is to prepare a Christian for the celebration of Easter.

Memorial Day of Equal-to-the-Apostles Cyril (Kyril Vesnoukazchik)

Orthodox on this day remember St. Cyril, who, together with his brother Methodius, created the Slavonic alphabet, and also translated the Gospel and other liturgical books into Slavonic.

Memorial Day of the Blessed Prince Mikhail of Chernigov and the boyar of his martyr Theodore

Honoring the memory of Prince Mikhail of Chernigov and his boyar Theodore, who were martyred for the Christian faith on the orders of Batu Khan.

February 28

Memorial Day of the Apostle from 70 Onesimus

The Church honors the memory of the Apostle of the 70 Onesimus, one of the disciples of the holy Apostle Paul.

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