Holy Friday

Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 04/18/2025

Saints and Feasts: Holy Friday; Holy Father John the Righteous, disciple of St. Gregory of Decapolis; Euthemios the Enlightener of Karelia; Cosmas, Bishop of Calcydon; John the New Martyr of Epiros; Athanasia the Wonderworker of Aegina

Abstain from meat, dairy, eggs, fish, olive oil, wine

Epistle Reading: I Corinthians 5:6-8

Gospel Reading: Matthew 27:62-66

Note: This is one of the strictest fast days of the year, and St. Michael keeps the Antiochian practice. For guidance on your own fast, talk to Fr. Michael.