What church holiday is today? December 16, 2024
We tell you what church holiday is celebrated on December 16 according to the new and old styles, what you shouldn’t do, and who has a name day.
On December 16, according to the new church calendar, Saint Haggai, one of the twelve minor prophets, is remembered. In the folk calendar – Ageev Day. We talk about the traditions, signs and prohibitions of this date and what church holiday is today according to the old style.
In 2023, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine switched to a new calendar style – New Julian, therefore non-transitional holidays (with a fixed date) moved 13 days earlier. But some believers adhere to the old style (Julian); its preservation remains the right of religious communities and monasteries.
What is today's church holiday in Ukraine according to the new style?
Orthodox holiday December 16th according to the new calendar (29…
