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Patriarch Macarius
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Orthodox Krstovdan religious traditions
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Latest: Krestovden observance features strict fasting and folk customs
The Orthodox Christian feast of Krstovdan (or Krestovden) is observed twice annually. The autumn observance, occurring on September 27, commemorates the finding of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem by Empress Helena and its la
Orthodox Christian fasting and religious traditions
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Latest: Krstovdan: Orthodox believers celebrate the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Orthodox Christian traditions involve specific fasting practices and religious observances tied to historical and spiritual events. Regular fasting occurs on Wednesdays to commemorate Judas Iscariot’s betrayal and on Fri
Christian observance of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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Latest: Orthodox Calendar marks Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is observed by various Christian traditions on September 14. In Catholic tradition, the feast emphasizes the theological significance of the cross as a symbol of salvation an