What is the big church holiday today and what do the Orthodox celebrate on July 17, 2026translated

July 16, 2026 · 1 min read

What is the big church holiday today and what do the Orthodox celebrate on July 17, 2026 REGIONS.ru

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Nicolas Martin

I didn't realize it was already July 17 this year. For us it is especially the day of the holy martyrs of the imperial family, we often talk about it in the parish with the children. Will there be a procession in Toulouse as usual?

Claire Bernard

Yes, it’s July 17 this year, and here in Lyon we also talk about it a lot with the young people at catechism. For the procession in Toulouse, I believe that it is planned as usual after the liturgy at Saint-Sernin Cathedral, but it is better to check on the diocese website. Are you going there with your sons?

Методи Митев

Here in Sofia, we also honor the Royal Martyrs, especially on July 17. Last year my son read about them in the catechism and then asked why this particular family. I wonder if there will be more services in Bulgaria this year than usual.

Nicolas Martin

Yes, the procession does leave Saint-Sernin after the liturgy, I saw the announcement on the diocese website last night. This year I'm only coming with my youngest, the eldest is in camp. And in Lyon, what concrete things are you doing with young people in catechism for that day?

Стоян Марков

Yes, and we in Tarnovo honor them every year on July 17. Your son is right to ask - this family is an example of humility in the most difficult moments. I wonder if there will be a service in one of the larger churches in Sofia this year?

Thomas Moreau

Yes, the procession to Saint-Sernin is always impressive after the liturgy. This year I will come with my husband, our two adults have already gone on vacation. In Lyon we mainly organize a small picnic outing with the young people after school, nothing very grandiose, but it allows us to talk quietly about the lives of the saints. And you, your youngest, how old is he now?

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