January is a significant month in the Orthodox Christian liturgical calendar, marked by several major feasts and commemorations that highlight key events in the life of Christ and the saints. The month begins with the Feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord and the commemoration of St. Basil the Great. Shortly after, the Eve and Feast of Theophany celebrate the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan River, a pivotal moment in His public ministry. Other important days include the Synaxis of St. John the Baptist, the feast of St. Anthony the Great, and the Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs: St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory the Theologian, and St. John Chrysostom. These observances provide an opportunity for reflection, prayer, and celebration of the Orthodox faith.
Orthodox Church Calendar for January 2025 (Revised Julian Calendar)
| Date | Day of the Week | Feast / Commemoration |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | The Circumcision of Our Lord Jesus Christ St. Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia |
| January 2 | Tuesday | St. Sylvester, Pope of Rome |
| January 3 | Wednesday | Prophet Malachi, Martyr Gordius |
| January 4 | Thursday | Synaxis of the Seventy Apostles |
| January 5 | Friday | Eve of Theophany |
| January 6 | Saturday | Holy Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ |
| January 7 | Sunday | Synaxis of St. John the Forerunner and Baptist |
| January 8 | Monday | St. George the ChozebiteSt. Domnica |
| January 9 | Tuesday | Martyr Polyeuctus |
| January 10 | Wednesday | St. Gregory of Nyssa |
| January 11 | Thursday | St. Theodosius the Great, the Cenobiarch |
| January 12 | Friday | Martyr Tatiana of Rome |
| January 13 | Saturday | Martyrs Hermylus and Stratonicus |
| January 14 | Sunday | Leave-taking of Theophany St. Nina of Georgia |
| January 15 | Monday | St. Paul of Thebes, St. John the Hut-Dweller |
| January 16 | Tuesday | Veneration of the Precious Chains of the Holy Apostle Peter |
| January 17 | Wednesday | St. Anthony the Great |
| January 18 | Thursday | Sts. Athanasius and Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria |
| January 19 | Friday | St. Macarius the Great of Egypt |
| January 20 | Saturday | St. Euthymius the Great |
| January 21 | Sunday | St. Maximus the Confessor |
| January 22 | Monday | Apostle Timothy, Martyr Anastasius the Persian |
| January 23 | Tuesday | Hieromartyr Clement of Ancyra, St. Paulinus of Nola |
| January 24 | Wednesday | St. Xenia of Rome, St. Philo, Bishop of Cyprus |
| January 25 | Thursday | St. Gregory the Theologian |
| January 26 | Friday | St. Xenophon and His Companions |
| January 27 | Saturday | Translation of the Relics of St. John Chrysostom |
| January 28 | Sunday | St. Ephraim the Syrian, St. Isaac the Syrian |
| January 29 | Monday | Translation of the Relics of Hieromartyr Ignatius of Antioch |
| January 30 | Tuesday | Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs: St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory the Theologian, and St. John Chrysostom |
| January 31 | Wednesday | Sts. Cyrus and John, St. Marcella of Rome |
For details and the schedule of church services and celebrations, it is recommended to contact your local Orthodox church.