Church calendar: Orthodox Novosibirsk reminded of the main holidays of November
In November 2026, Orthodox believers are waiting for the celebration in honor of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God and Archistratig Michael, Dmitriev’s Parental Saturday and the beginning of the Christmas Lent
The main Orthodox dates of November
The most important holidays of November
One of the important dates will be November 4 – the day of veneration of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. This image is widely known in the Orthodox tradition and occupies a special place in the veneration of the Virgin.
On November 21, the church celebrates the Cathedral of Archangel Michael and other Heavenly Bodiless Forces. In the national calendar, the holiday was called Mikhailov Day.
Of particular importance is November 7 – Dmitriev’s Parental Saturday, when believers pray for the repose of the dead.
When the Christmas fast begins
The Christmas fast will begin on November 28 and end on January 6. It precedes the Nativity of Christ and is intended for spiritual preparation for the feast. During this period, believers pay more attention to prayer, inner concentration and participation in church life.
