Beginning of Passion Week
In 2026, Holy Week for Orthodox Christians will last from April 6 to April 11. It will conclude with the celebration of Easter on Sunday, April 12. This is the last week of Great Lent, dedicated to the remembrance of the last days of Jesus Christ's earthly life, his sufferings, crucifixion, and burial. The main days of Holy Week are: Great Monday (April 6): The beginning of strict fasting. The barren fig tree and the Old Testament Joseph are remembered. Great Thursday (April 9): "Clean Thursday." The remembrance of the Last Supper and the establishment of the sacrament of Communion. On this day, it is customary to clean the house and begin preparations for the festive table. Great Friday (April 10): The most sorrowful day of the year. The remembrance of Christ's crucifixion and death. The Shroud is taken out in churches. Great Saturday (April 11): A day of rest and waiting for the Resurrection. On this day, the Holy Fire descends in Jerusalem, and churches begin to bless Easter cakes and kulich.
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Holy Week 2026: what can and cannot be done from April 6 to April 11
From April 6, Orthodox Christians enter Holy Week. April 6, 2026, marks the beginning of Holy Week for Orthodox believers—the concluding and most important part of Great Lent. 09:56 06.04.2026 Mendeleevsk News - Mendeleevsk
Folk signs for April 6, 2026: what can and cannot be done
April 6, 2026, is the day when Orthodox Christians enter Holy Week, the last week before Easter. 09:49 06.04.2026 Novaya Kama Newspaper - Yelabuga
The beginning of Holy Week
In 2026, Holy Week for Orthodox Christians will last from April 6 to April 11. 08:00 06.04.2026 Tetyushi Zori Newspaper - Tetyushi
News from neighboring regions on the topic:
Orthodox Bryansk residents celebrate Great Monday
Today, April 6, Orthodox Bryansk residents celebrate Great Monday, the first day of Holy Week, also known as Clean Monday. 10:33 06.04.2026 RIA Strela - Bryansk
For Orthodox believers, Holy Week has begun—the strictest week of Great Lent
Rostov Region, April 6, 2026, DON24.RU. Today, April 6, Holy Week has begun for Orthodox Christians—a time of strict fasting and special services. 10:26 06.04.2026 Don24.Ru - Rostov-on-Don
A week of silence and sorrow. Holy Week has begun for Orthodox Christians
Photo: TOLYATTI 24 TV channel
Holy Week has begun for Orthodox Christians. 10:06 06.04.2026 TOLYATTI 24 TV - Tolyatti
Easter services will take place in 29 churches in Astrakhan
Holy Week has begun, and Orthodox Christians are preparing for the Bright Resurrection of Christ. 09:58 06.04.2026 Punkt-a.info - Astrakhan
Holy Week has begun for Orthodox believers: what is its essence
During this period, it is necessary to observe a particularly strict fast. Photo: © Svetlana Vozmilova/ Global Look Press
In 2026, Holy Week (or the week) falls from April 6 to April 11. 09:45 06.04.2026 LiveKuban.Ru - Krasnodar
Great Monday, April 6: what can and cannot be done, signs
Holy Week is the strictest fast.
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Holy Monday, April 6: what can and cannot be done. 09:24 06.04.2026 MY! Lipetsk - Lipetsk
Orthodox Mordovians have entered Holy Week
Photo: Saransk Diocese
Orthodox Mordovians have entered Holy Week. 09:18 06.04.2026 Info-Rm.Com - Saransk
When the Lord passes by: about the meaning, preparation, and mistakes of Holy Week
When the Lord passes by: about the meaning, preparation, and mistakes of Holy Week
Priest Leonid Bartkov
Holy Week is the most precious time of the church year. 11:01 06.04.2026 Khanty-Mansiysk Metropolis - Khanty-Mansiysk
Orthodox residents of Yakutia are preparing for Easter. Today, Holy Week has begun
Orthodox Christians are preparing for Easter. Today, Holy Week has begun—the last week before the Resurrection of Christ. 15:58 06.04.2026 GTRK Sakha - Yakutsk
Holy Week has begun: Sib.fm has prepared postcards for Great Monday
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For Orthodox believers, April 6, 2025, marks Great Monday—the first day of Holy Week. 11:48 06.04.2026 Sib.fm - Novosibirsk
Holy Week begins for Orthodox believers on April 6
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In 2026, Holy Week—the concluding week of Great Lent—will begin on Monday, April 6, and last until Saturday, April 11, inclusive. 08:24 06.04.2026 Tula News Service - Tula
Today, April 6, Holy Week has begun for Orthodox Christians before the Bright Resurrection of Christ (Easter)
The last week of Great Lent in the Christian calendar—Holy Week has begun today. 10:22 06.04.2026 Labor Guard - Novotroitsk
Holy Week has begun today for Orthodox residents of Yugra
Believers in Yugra enter the strictest and most sorrowful week of the church year. 10:07 06.04.2026 ID News of Yugra - Khanty-Mansiysk
Holy Week in 2026 from April 6 to April 11: what can and cannot be done before Easter
From April 6 to April 11, 2026, Orthodox Christians enter the strictest and most significant week of the church year—Holy Week, which will conclude with the main celebration—Easter on April 12. 07:56 06.04.2026 GTRK Samara - Samara
Great Monday, April 6: what can and cannot be done, signs
Holy Week is the strictest fast.
Holy Monday, April 6: what can and cannot be done, signs
Holy (Great) Monday opens the last week. 07:53 06.04.2026 MY! Online - Voronezh
Holy Week begins for Orthodox believers—the strictest time of Great Lent
All days of this week are called great.
Each day is associated with its own customs and signs. 10:46 06.04.2026 GTRK Altai - Barnaul
Holy Week has begun for Orthodox residents of Volgograd
On Monday, April 6, Holy Week has begun for Orthodox Christians. 07:39 06.04.2026 Volgogradskaya Pravda Newspaper - Volgograd
Great Monday is celebrated by Orthodox Christians
Great Monday is the Monday of Holy Week of Great Lent, a special period in the church calendar. 08:21 06.04.2026 Pln-Pskov.Ru - Pskov
Orthodox Tyumen residents celebrate Great Monday—what is special about this day
We explain what event is celebrated on April 6
Orthodox Tyumen residents today, April 6, 2026, celebrate Great Monday—the first day of Holy Week of Great Lent. 09:18 06.04.2026 MegaTyumen.Ru - Tyumen
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