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Sunday

2 Paremhat 1756

March 11, 2040

1st Sunday of Paremhat
Litany Season: Air and Fruits

Sunday before the Great Fast

Special Observance

The Sunday before the Great Fast is the last day before the beginning of Great Lent. The faithful prepare for the Lenten journey with readings that call to repentance and spiritual watchfulness.

Synaxarium

  • The Martyrdom of St. Macrobius (Makrawy) the Bishop

    On this day the blessed Saint Anba Makrawy (Macrobius) the bishop was martyred. This father was of the nobles of Ashmun Grais (Ashmun Kharirat) and he was ordained bishop for Nikiu (Nakiyos).