From March 18, 2024 16:59 until April 26, 2024 16:59
Great Lent
Begins on Monday 18 March 2024
Ends on Friday 26 April 2024
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.