Wednesday, 20 May 2026
7 May 2026 on the Old calendar
- Wednesday of the 6th week after Pascha. Apodosis of Pascha
Liturgical colour: red
Saints of the day
- Finding of the relics of St Alexis the Metropolitan of Moscow and Wonderworker of All Russia (1431)
- Martyrs Thallelæus, Alexander and Asterius († c.284)
- Blessed St Dovmont, baptized Timothy, the Prince of Pskov († 1299)
- Martyr Asclas of Egypt († c.287)
- Sts. Zabulon and Susanna, parents of Equal to the Apostles Nina (3rd-4th C.)
- Venerable Thalassius († 660)
- Venerable Nikita, John, and Joseph of Chios († 1050)
Fasting
Fish allowedFish, wine and oil are fine; no meat, dairy or eggs.
Fasting is personal; ask your priest.