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What dates are there in the orthodox church that you cannot get married?
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Marriages are not permitted during the following periods/dates:
1) during Great Lent (ie. the approx. 40 days before Easter)
2) during the Dormition Fast (from 1st to 15 August)
3) from 13th December to 25 December
4) on 5th January (eve of Theophany)
5) on 29th August (beheading of St John the Baptist), and
6) on 14th September (holy Cross day)
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