Saturday, 4 April 2026
22 March 2026 on the Old calendar
- Saturday of Palms (Lazarus Saturday)
Liturgical colour: purple
8 days until Pascha
Saints of the day
- Hieromartyr Basil of Ancyra († 363)
- Martyr Drosis the Daughter of the Emperor Trajan (104-117)
- Venerable Isaac the Founder of the Dalmatian Monastery at Constantinople († 383)
Fasting
Fish allowedFish, wine and oil are fine; no meat, dairy or eggs.
Fasting is personal; ask your priest.