Julian and Gregorian Calendars: What the Change Caused in Greece
In early 1923, Greece transitioned from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, resulting in a 13-day shift in dates for its residents.
Why Orthodox Serbs Celebrate Christmas Today, and Not on December 25?
Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on January 7 due to the use of the Julian calendar for liturgical purposes, despite many Orthodox countries adopting the Gregorian calendar in the 20th century.
January 7th - Who celebrates Christmas according to the Julian calendar?
On January 7th, part of the Orthodox believers celebrates Christmas according to the Julian calendar, greeting each other with wishes for peace and prosperity until January 14th, the Orthodox New Year.
Christmas Eve Celebrated According to the Julian Calendar in the Center of Rijeka
Christmas Eve was celebrated on Tuesday at Kobler Square in Rijeka with food blessing, singing, and socializing, organized by the Council of the Serbian National Minority and the Serbian Community of Rijeka, supported by the Serbian Orthodox Church in Rijeka.
Jandroković congratulated Orthodox Christmas: "May the spirit of Christmas inspire mutual respect"
Gordan Jandroković, the President of the Croatian Parliament, congratulated believers celebrating Christmas according to the Julian calendar, wishing that the spirit of this significant Christian holiday inspires mutual respect among all people in Croatia.
Christmas Reception of the SNV: The Bread was Broken and a Coin was Sought, See Who Got It
The Serbian National Council celebrated Christmas Eve according to the Julian calendar with a traditional reception attended by prominent public and political figures, including government ministers and the state attorney.
Plenković: God's Peace, Christ is Born
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković addressed believers celebrating Christmas according to the Julian calendar, emphasizing the need for partnership, mutual respect, and dialogue to work together for the betterment of Croatia.