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Orthodoxy Sunday Celebrated Today

Published March 1, 2026, 08:55
Orthodoxy Sunday Celebrated Today

Orthodoxy Sunday is celebrated today, March 1st, commemorating the restoration of sacred icons in 843 AD and the victory of truth over error. The Church honors not only a historical event but the faith in the Incarnation of God, as depicted in the icons. The day has a festive character, despite the penitential atmosphere of Lent, with the reading of the Synodikon of Orthodoxy and the procession of icons. Furthermore, the feast is associated with the memory of saints, such as Saint Eudokia of Samaria, Saint Antonina the Martyr, Saints Markellos and Antonios, Saint Paraskevi of Trapezous, and Saints Charisios, Nikephoros, and Agapios, who were martyred for their faith. Orthodoxy Sunday is a significant spiritual milestone during Great Lent, reminding the faithful of the value of faith and repentance. The Church calls on the faithful to keep their faith pure and experience Lent as a period of spiritual renewal. Today, those bearing the names Eudokia, Antonina, Markellos, Antonios, Paraskevi, Charisios, Nikephoros, and Agapios celebrate their name day.