Definition of Afterfeast. Meaning of Afterfeast. Synonyms of Afterfeast

- An Afterfeast, or Postfeast, is a period of celebration attached to one of the Great Feasts celebrated by the Orthodox Christian and Eastern Catholic Churches...
- Testament and observes their feast on February 3/February 16 as the synaxis (afterfeast) following the Presentation of Christ, which Orthodox tradition calls...
- Vigil, until the end of the Liturgy the next morning. On December 25, the Afterfeast of the Nativity of Christ begins. From that day to January 4 (the day...
- Holy Georgian Martyrs of Persia (17th–18th centuries). Ascension has an Afterfeast of eight days. The Sunday after Ascension is the Sunday of the Holy Fathers...
- Holy Spirit" or "Day of the Holy Spirit" and is the first day of the afterfeast of Pentecost, being dedicated specifically to the honor of God the Holy...
- forefeast of one day, and an afterfeast of seven days. However, if the feast falls during Cheesefare W**** or Great Lent, the afterfeast is either shortened or...
- The Feast of the Exaltation has a one-day forefeast and an eight-day afterfeast. The Sa****ay and Sunday before and after 14 September are also commemorated...
- gradually return to normal (see Canonical hours and Divine Liturgy). The Afterfeast of Pascha lasts for 40 days, beginning on the Sunday of Pascha and concluding...
- the third day, Tuesday, is called the "Third Day of the Trinity." The Afterfeast of Pentecost lasts for one w****, during which fasting is not permitted...
- during which there is no fasting, even on Wednesday and Friday. The Afterfeast of Easter lasts 39 days, with its Apodosis (leave-taking) on the day before...