June's Orthodox Holidays in Belarus: A Comprehensive Guide

Orthodox Church in Belarus Announces June Holidays: A Calendar of Significant Dates Belarus, June 6, 2025 – The Orthodox Church in Belarus observes several significant holidays in June. Father Nikita G., in a recent video, provided a concise calendar of these events. The video highlights the importance of these dates for believers. Among the key dates mentioned are: * June 3: Commemoration of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God and the Equal-to-the-Apostles Constantine and Helena. * June 6: Commemoration of Blessed Xenia of Petersburg. * June 7: Trinity Parental Saturday. * June 8: Day of the Holy Trinity. * June 9: Day of the Holy Spirit. * June 11: Commemoration of St. Luke of Crimea. * June 14: Commemoration of St. Righteous John of Kronstadt. * June 15: Commemoration of All Saints and the beginning of Peter's Fast. * June 22: Commemoration of All Saints in the Land of Russia. * June 24: Commemoration of the Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas and the Icon of the Mother of God "It is Worthy". * June 28: Commemoration of Great Russian Saints, including St. Jonah, Metropolitan of Moscow, and St. Michael I, Metropolitan of Kyiv. "Each Sunday is a small Easter," stated Father Nikita in his video, "and every Christian strives to be in church to confess and partake of the Eucharist." This sentiment reflects the significance of these holidays in the lives of Orthodox believers. The video concludes with a prayer for God's help and blessings during the upcoming June holidays. The calendar is a valuable resource for understanding the religious observances of the Orthodox community in Belarus.