December 15, 2023 - December 16, 2023 Fast Day The minimum fasting rule on this day, set by the bishops of the UGCC, is that we abstain from meat products.
December 16, 2023 The Holy Prophet Haggai (6th c. BC) Nativity Fast. Ephesians 2:11-13; Luke 13:18-29.
December 17, 2023 Sunday of the Holy Ancestors. Octoechos Tone 4; The Holy Prophet Daniel, the Three Holy Youths Ananiah (Ananias), Azariah (Azarias) and Mishael (Misael) (6th century BC) Nativity Fast. Colossians 3:4-11; Luke 14:16-24.
December 18, 2023 The Holy Martyr Sebastian and His Companions Nativity Fast. Hebrews 8:7-13; Mark 8:11-21.
December 20, 2023 Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ; the Holy Priest-Martyr Ignatius the Godbearer (110) Nativity Fast. Abstention from meat and foods that contain meat. Hebrews 10:1-18; Mark 8:30-34.
December 21, 2023 Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ; the Holy Martyr Juliana of Nicomedia (284-305) Nativity Fast. Hebrews 10:35-11:7; Mark 9:10-16.
December 22, 2023 Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ; The Holy Great-Martyr Anastasia (305) Nativity Fast. Abstention from meat and foods that contain meat. Hebrews 11:8,11-16; Mark 9:33-41.
December 22, 2023 - December 23, 2023 Fast Day The minimum fasting rule on this day, set by the bishops of the UGCC, is that we abstain from meat products.
December 23, 2023 Saturday before the Nativity of Christ; The Ten Holy Martyrs of Crete (249-51) Nativity Fast. Galatians 3:8-12; Luke 13:18-29.