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Great Lent | Orthodox Christianity
From March 03, 2025 16:59 until April 18, 2025 16:59
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Great Lent
Begins on Monday 3 March 2025
Ends on Friday 18 April 2025
Orthodox Christianity
Great Lent is the period of 40 days which comes before Easter, traditionally a time of fasting and reflection. The 40 days represents the time Jesus spent in the desert overcoming temptation by Satan. In the Orthodox Church, Great Lent starts on Clean Monday and ends on the Friday before Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday.
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