Many Orthodox Christians in Australia commemorate the New Year on January 1st in the Julian calendar, which pre-dates the very popular Gregorian calendar. This day falls on or close to January 14th in the Gregorian log. Background behind this event: The Orthodox New Year is popular as the Old New Year. It is started as […]
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Orthodox Christmas Day in Australia – Jan 7th
A lot of Orthodox Christians in Australia commemorate Christmas Day on or nearby Jan 7 in the Gregorian calendar. This day works to be December 25 in the Julian log, which pre-dates the Gregorian calendar. It is a period to cheer the labor and birth of Jesus Christ, that is thought to be the son […]