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February 16 - March 27, 2026

The Holy and Great Fast

When you fast, do not be gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that your fasting will not be obvious to men, but only to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. (Matthew 6:16-18)

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Feasts & Fasts - February 2026

Icon of the Prodigal Son Returning to his Father

When I foolishly ran away from Your fatherly glory, * I squandered in evil deeds the riches you had given to me. * Therefore, I bring to you the voice of the Prodigal, saying: * “I have sinned before You, O compassionate Father! * Receive me repentant and make me as one of Your hired servants.” (Kontakion of the Prodigal Son) 

February
1 Sunday of the Prodigal Son
2 Encounter of Our Lord, God, and Savior, Jesus Christ with Simeon and Anna (Presentation of Our Lord into the Temple)
7 First All-Souls Saturday
8 Sunday of the Second Coming of Christ (Meat-Fare)
15 Forgiveness Sunday (Cheese-Fare)
16 Beginning of the Holy Forty Days Fast | President's Day (USA)
22 First Sunday of the Great Fast (Sunday of Orthodoxy)
28 Second All-Souls Saturday

Please continue to pray for for a swift and peaceful conclusion to the wars in Ukraine, the Middle East, Ethopia and every conflict worldwide. Please also pray for the peace and safety of all those who are deprived of liberty. The Eparchy of Passaic is collecting stipends to support priests in Ukraine. The Eparchy of Newton is collecting dontations to support the Church in the Middle East. Please support them as best you can!

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