Multifaith Calendar
Beginning of Great Lent (Coptic & Eastern Orthodox Christianity)
Date and Time
Monday, March 3, 2025
Description
What is Great Lent?
- Great Lent, or the Great Fast, is perhaps the most important season of fasting for many denominations of Eastern Christianity.
- This season commemorates Jesus' withdrawal into the wilderness before his crucifixion. Fasting during this time is seen as an act of devotion and penance.
- Lent lasts for 40 continuous days and culminates with a great feast of Pascha, or Easter Sunday.
- The first day of Great Lent is known as Clean Monday, which refers to the purification of the body and spirit in preparation for this season of spiritual significance.
Recurring
This event also occurs on 2/23/26 and 3/15/27