Greek Orthodox Easter 2025 Fasting Calendar. Fasting is about getting control of our passions, maintaining control over them, and ultimately giving control of ourselves to god. 1synaxis of all saints of.

Orthodox christians begin fasting for easter with the start of great lent, which occurs 40 days before easter sunday, not including sundays. Ukraine marked its third easter under the shadow of war, with many faithful still attending church in spite of security concerns.