Meade Sibilla

Orthodox Christmas January 2024. With the russian orthodox church in america’s 90 active orthodox parishes across alaska, january 7 remains a central holy day in villages throughout the state. 6, including a special meatless evening dinner that features particular ingredients.

According to the julian calendar (used prior to gregorian calendar) the day falls on december 25th each year. In australia, orthodox christmas is celebrated on january 7th, owing to the fact that these eastern orthodox churches follow the julian calendar.