Orthodox Christmas
Thursday, January 7, 2027
Weekday
Thursday
Week
1
Day of year
7
Country
🇪🇷 ER
ERN
About this holiday
Orthodox Christmas on 7 January celebrates the Nativity of Christ according to the Julian calendar, observed by Orthodox churches in Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, Ethiopia, Egypt and elsewhere. Traditions include an all-night liturgy, a Christmas Eve fast broken with a festive meal, and family gatherings.
Orthodox Christmas · 2025–2030
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