Living Liturgically in April
On this page you will find resources for popular feast days celebrated in the Orthodox Church in April.
Here is a collection of blogposts for feast days and saints celebrated in the month of April. In each of these blogs you will find summarized information about the feast/saints, activity suggestions for younger and older kids, reading suggestions and more. These are not just activities for activities sake, of course. My hope is that these will aid you in sharing more about our faith with your children in a way that is developmentally appropriate, allows for their exploration and participation in the feast, and hopefully cultivate a rich soil in their hearts that allows the seed of Truth that stays with them all the days of their life. I absolutely love learning more about the saints and feast days and try my best to set them apart from other days. I hope these resources are a blessing to you!
A Simple Way to Live the Orthodox Calendar at Home
One of the greatest treasures of the Orthodox Church is the Liturgical Calendar. Through feasts, fasts, saints, and hymns, the Church teaches us how to see time itself as holy. And yet—especially for families—it can also feel overwhelming. There is so much to remember, prepare for, and explain to our children. Over the years, I’ve learned that living the Orthodox faith at home doesn’t mean doing everything. It means doing a few things intentionally. That conviction is what led me to create my new Monthly Orthodox Family Calendar Printables for 2026.
If you’re new to creating a Pascha basket, welcome! I’m glad you found this little blogpost. My hope is to share an example of a Traditional Pascha basket, which stems from the Russian tradition, and share what each item symbolizes.
As Pascha draws near, I wanted to create a printable/planner to help you stay organized for Holy Week, prepare sufficiently for attending services, and have a smooth and grace-filled Holy Week and Pascha! A little foresight and planning before Holy Week begins goes a long way so we have a heart like Mary and we can focus on the one thing needful and not be a frazzled mess like Martha running around stressed!
Great Lent is a special gift that the Church gives us in order to help us re-focus our lives on Christ. The Orthodox Church has set aside 40 days (plus Holy Week) as a special time of repentance and calls us to a long and sustained spiritual effort. It’s a wonderful journey to the very source of the Orthodox faith; a rediscovery of the Christian way of life. A chance to renew or zeal, set aright our priorities, and live as true Christians. As we recognize this significant shift in our liturgical calendar, I wanted to provide resources and ideas to help you cultivate a lenten environment in your homes and with your families.
By popular demand, here a 12 month bundle with all of the prints in one easy download. Last year, I was making these prints as I went throughout the year, so we finally now have 12 months (with adjusted dates for 2025) all in one!
Over the past few months, I have been collaborating with Patristic Nectar Kids to create feast day videos for Orthodox Families. So far we have created 10 Episodes! You can see direct links to these episodes below!
Be sure to follow @PatristicNectarKids and text “PNP” to 53-555 to become a regular donor and get access to behind-the-scenes emails from the PNP team!
As Pascha draws near, I wanted to create a printable/planner to help you stay organized for Holy Week, prepare sufficiently for attending services, and have a smooth and grace-filled Holy Week and Pascha! A little foresight and planning before Holy Week begins goes a long way so we have a heart like Mary and we can focus on the one thing needful and not be a frazzled mess like Martha running around stressed!
In this guide you will find many resources and information for each day of Holy Week to help guide your family through the Passion of our Lord. I’ve included activity suggestions (for the ambitious ones), book recommendations, as well as tips to help you prepare for Pascha so this Holy Week will be much smoother than in years past and you can experience the Joy of Pascha!
There are a plethora of wonderful books on the market today for children to better understand our Orthodox Faith. Every year at Pascha, we gift our children a new book to add to our collection - usually surrounding the theme of the season. These are the ones we have read and loved! I’ve also added the age range that I think is appropriate to introduce it, but of course most of these books can be read aloud on the laps of mom and dad and would be perfectly suited for the whole family.
If you’re new to creating a Pascha basket, welcome! I’m glad you found this little blogpost. My hope is to share an example of a Traditional Pascha basket, which stems from the Russian tradition, and share what each item symbolizes.
There is a lot to expect this month, as we journey towards Pascha (May 5th). Check out the highlights this month!
Living the Orthodox Faith in our modern age takes intention. I’ve created a beautiful one page (per month) printable to help simplify liturgical living with fun and easy ways to incorporate into your home.
Pascha Family Brunch table inspiration plus some photos from our Pascha service 2023
In this guide you will find many resources and information for each day of Holy Week to help guide your family through the Passion of our Lord. I’ve included activity suggestions (for the ambitious ones), book recommendations, as well as tips to help you prepare for Pascha so this Holy Week will be much smoother than in years past and you can experience the Joy of Pascha!
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Live the Orthodox Liturgical Year at Home (2026)
Monthly Orthodox Family Calendar Printables New Calendar Dates– Digital Download
Living the Orthodox faith in the modern world takes intention. One of the greatest gifts of the Orthodox Church is the Liturgical Calendar. It’s rich, beautiful, and deeply formative—but it can also feel overwhelming with its many feasts, fasts, saints, and traditions.
These monthly Orthodox family printables are designed to simplify the Liturgical year and help you intentionally bring the life of the Church into your home—one small, meaningful step at a time.
🌿 What’s Included
Digital Download | January–December 2026 (12 Months)
✔ Updated with correct 2026 Pascha calendar dates
✔ All 12 months conveniently bundled into one download
✔ 1-page 12 Month Overview of Important Dates
📅 Each Month Includes:
Key Orthodox Calendar Dates - Important feast days, fasts, and liturgical reminders—plus simple notes on common traditions so you can plan ahead without feeling overwhelmed.
Saint of the Month - A focused opportunity to learn about one saint each month—keeping saint study manageable and meaningful.
Family Corner - Simple, intentional ideas to help you build strong family culture and live the faith together in everyday life.
Hands-On Family Activity - Easy, low-prep activities that help children connect liturgical life to their daily experiences—no “crafty parent” skills required! These activities reinforce what children see and hear in church through icons, hymnography, and feast days.
Hymn of the Month - Learn one hymn each month by singing it together weekly. Over time, these hymns become written on the heart, so when your family hears them in Church, they already feel familiar and beloved. Liturgical hymns carry the theology of the feasts—and learning them is a great joy.
Extra Resources & QR Codes - Optional links to go deeper into living liturgically, at your own pace.
📎 Important Notes
For personal use only (single-family home)
If you wish to print and distribute for a parish, classroom, or group, please purchase the Bulk Print License available in the shop.
Your sister in Christ,
Khouria Destinie
Live the Orthodox Liturgical Year at Home (2026)
Monthly Orthodox Family Calendar Printables New Calendar Dates for Churches and Schools– Digital Download
Living the Orthodox faith in the modern world takes intention. One of the greatest gifts of the Orthodox Church is the Liturgical Calendar. It’s rich, beautiful, and deeply formative—but it can also feel overwhelming with its many feasts, fasts, saints, and traditions.
These monthly Orthodox family printables are designed to simplify the Liturgical year and help you intentionally bring the life of the Church into your home—one small, meaningful step at a time.
🌿 What’s Included
Digital Download | January–December 2026 (12 Months)
✔ Updated with correct 2026 Pascha calendar dates
✔ All 12 months conveniently bundled into one download
✔ 1-page 12 Month Overview of Important Dates
📅 Each Month Includes:
Key Orthodox Calendar Dates - Important feast days, fasts, and liturgical reminders—plus simple notes on common traditions so you can plan ahead without feeling overwhelmed.
Saint of the Month - A focused opportunity to learn about one saint each month—keeping saint study manageable and meaningful.
Family Corner - Simple, intentional ideas to help you build strong family culture and live the faith together in everyday life.
Hands-On Family Activity - Easy, low-prep activities that help children connect liturgical life to their daily experiences—no “crafty parent” skills required! These activities reinforce what children see and hear in church through icons, hymnography, and feast days.
Hymn of the Month - Learn one hymn each month by singing it together weekly. Over time, these hymns become written on the heart, so when your family hears them in Church, they already feel familiar and beloved. Liturgical hymns carry the theology of the feasts—and learning them is a great joy.
Extra Resources & QR Codes - Optional links to go deeper into living liturgically, at your own pace.
Your sister in Christ,
Khouria Destinie
12 Months Orthodox Liturgical Printable 2026
Live the Orthodox Liturgical Year at Home (2026)
Monthly Orthodox Family Calendar Printables Old Calendar Dates– Digital Download
Living the Orthodox faith in the modern world takes intention. One of the greatest gifts of the Orthodox Church is the Liturgical Calendar. It’s rich, beautiful, and deeply formative—but it can also feel overwhelming with its many feasts, fasts, saints, and traditions.
These monthly Orthodox family printables are designed to simplify the Liturgical year and help you intentionally bring the life of the Church into your home—one small, meaningful step at a time.
🌿 What’s Included
Digital Download | January–December 2026 (12 Months)
✔ Updated with correct 2026 Pascha calendar dates
✔ All 12 months conveniently bundled into one download
✔ 1-page 12 Month Overview of Important Dates
📅 Each Month Includes:
Key Orthodox Calendar Dates - Important feast days, fasts, and liturgical reminders—plus simple notes on common traditions so you can plan ahead without feeling overwhelmed.
Saint of the Month - A focused opportunity to learn about one saint each month—keeping saint study manageable and meaningful.
Family Corner - Simple, intentional ideas to help you build strong family culture and live the faith together in everyday life.
Hands-On Family Activity - Easy, low-prep activities that help children connect liturgical life to their daily experiences—no “crafty parent” skills required! These activities reinforce what children see and hear in church through icons, hymnography, and feast days.
Hymn of the Month - Learn one hymn each month by singing it together weekly. Over time, these hymns become written on the heart, so when your family hears them in Church, they already feel familiar and beloved. Liturgical hymns carry the theology of the feasts—and learning them is a great joy.
Extra Resources & QR Codes - Optional links to go deeper into living liturgically, at your own pace.
📎 Important Notes
For personal use only (single-family home)
If you wish to print and distribute for a parish, classroom, or group, please purchase the Bulk Print License available in the shop.
Your sister in Christ,
Khouria Destinie
Celebrate Saint George the Great Martyr with your family through meaningful Orthodox Christian traditions, including feast day recipes, children’s activities, hymns, crafts, and faith-filled ideas that help deepen your family’s love for Christ and His saints.