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December & our Lord’s Nativity
As we head deeper into December, the themes of Christmas are gradually growing stronger! Orthodox Christians are currently marking the Nativity Fast, which ends on Christmas Day, December 25: You can see how we mark all these days liturgically — building up to Christmas — with services …
November: Preparing for Nativity
As we enter November, the Church pivots gradually towards the Nativity Season. In the Orthodox Church, the pre-Christmas season begins with the Nativity Fast, which starts on November 15 and lasts until we break the fast on Christmas Day, December 25. Here are some highlights coming up in …