Savior of the Apple Feast Day
August 19, 2025-August 19, 2025 -
Russia, Russia
Savior of the Apple Feast Day is observed annually on August 19. One of the three holidays in Russian Orthodox Christianity when food is consecrated in the church and then consumed by the faithful, it’s similar to the first fruits of Judaism. Others are the Honey Feast of the Savior on August 14 and the Nut Feast of the Savior on August 29. The holiday is of pre-Christian origin and is associated with the collection of ripe fruit, especially apples. Usually, on this day, people eat apples, apple pies, or other dishes with apples, even if they are not Orthodox.
19 Aug 25
00:00 - 23:59
Savior of the Apple Feast Day
