When does Orthodox lent start this year?

[kcixcy]

I noticed our Easter is late - May 5th - but Western Easter is at the end of March. Has Lent already started for them? When does our Lent start?

This year, I plan to do a stricter Lenten fast, so I want to plan some things out in advance.

Lent is a time for introspection, repentance, and spiritual growth. Through the dedicated practice of fasting, prayer, and charity, believers seek not only to grow closer to God but also to better understand themselves in relation to God’s will.

 

[Worldwide Greeks Editor]

This year the dates for Greek Orthodox lent is: Monday, March 18, 2024 ending on Saturday, May 4, 2024

 

[k_tsoukalas]

Yes, Easter is late. With Holy Week plus Lent, that makes Lent starting on March 18th.