When Does Orthodox Christmas Start 2024. However, the orthodox church does not refer to this period as the advent. Church holidays and fasts in 2024 (second date according to the church (julian) calendar, first — according to the civil calendar) may 5/april 22 — holy pascha.
Russian, serbian and georgian orthodox are among those following the ancient julian calendar, which. This fasting period is a time of spiritual preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of christ.