Definition of Forefeasts. Meaning of Forefeasts. Synonyms of Forefeasts

- more of preparation called a Forefeast (most Feasts that are on the moveable Paschal Cycle do not have Forefeasts). Forefeasts and Afterfeasts will affect...
- In the Eastern Orthodox Church he is commemorated on August 14 (the forefeast of the Great Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God). "CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA:...
- Afterfeast. Great Feasts on the Paschal Cycle do not have Forefeasts. The lengths of Forefeasts and Afterfeasts vary, according to the feast. Nativity of...
- that day is the Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil. On 2 January begins the Forefeast of the Theophany. The Eve of the Theophany on 5 January is a day of strict...
- the Lord and a Great Feast of the Theotokos (Mother of God). It has a forefeast of one day, and an afterfeast of seven days. However, if the feast falls...
- hymnography used on this day and the hymns chanted on Good Friday. Forefeast: The liturgical Forefeast of Theophany begins on January 2 and concludes with the Paramony...
- Paschal Cycle) also have a day or more of preparation called a Forefeast. Forefeasts and Afterfeasts will affect the structure of the services during...
- are chanted on Sundays and higher-ranking feast days. The liturgical Forefeast of the Nativity begins on December 20, and concludes with the Paramony...
- Transfiguration is preceded by a one-day Forefeast and is followed by an Afterfeast of eight days, ending the day before the Forefeast of the Dormition. In Byzantine...
- Octoechos to the Theotokos, although alternative canons are used on certain forefeasts, afterfeasts and days during the Paschaltide. A further exception is on...