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Several times a year, believers remember their deceased relatives. These days are called commemorative or “parental Saturdays” and are tied to fasting and major church holidays.
Father's Day Saturdays in 2025: dates according to the new calendar
Since ancient times, Ukrainians have commemorated their deceased relatives on Saturday. This day is considered a symbol of silence and peace. Although sometimes they commemorate on other days as well. There are also two important dates in the church calendar – Ecumenical Memorial Saturdays. They are extremely important for believers, because during services they remember not only deceased relatives, but also all the deceased.
Main parental memorial days in 2025:
- Meatless Father's Saturday (Universal Father's Saturday) — February 22;
- Memorial Saturday of the second week of Great Lent — March 15;
- Memorial Saturday of the third week of Great Lent — 22…
