Today, according to the Orthodox calendar, is the day of Saint Spyridon the Wonderworker. The saint was born in the 4th century on the island of Cyprus to a poor family. He devoted himself entirely to helping the poor and suffering. He was appointed..
Today is the last day on which Christian Orthodox believers eat meat. On the Christian Orthodox calendar Meatfare Sunday falls on the Sunday 8 weeks before Easter. Traditionally, meat is eaten at dinner, after which no meat is eaten until after..
