Paschal Cycle - Pre-Lent

Pre-Lent

• Zacchaeus Sunday (Slavic tradition) or Sunday of the Canaanite (Greek tradition): 11th Sunday before Pascha
• The Publican and the Pharisee: 10th Sunday before Pascha (70 days)
• The Prodigal Son: 9th Sunday before Pascha (63 days)
• The Last Judgment; also, Meat-Fare Sunday (the last day meat may be eaten): 8th Sunday before Pascha (56 days)
• Sunday of Forgiveness; also, Cheese-Fare Sunday (the last day dairy products may be consumed — during Great Lent fish, wine, and olive oil will be allowed only on certain days): 7th Sunday before Pascha (40 days)