Pre-Lenten Triodion 2026
Sunday 1 February 2026 – Sunday 22 February 2026
The three preparatory weeks before Great Lent, when the Lenten Triodion begins: the church eases into fasting while the Gospel readings turn towards repentance.
Key days
- Sun 1 Feb Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee
- Mon 2 Feb Meeting of Christ in the Temple
- Sun 8 Feb Sunday of the Prodigal Son
- Thu 12 Feb St Meletius, Archbishop of Antioch; St Aleksy, Metr. of All Russia
- Sat 14 Feb Memorial Saturday
- Sun 15 Feb Sunday of Meatfare
- Sun 22 Feb Sunday of Cheesefare: Expulsion of Adam from Paradise