The beginning of the Orthodox liturgical year on September 1st. Also called the Indiction, this feast marks the start of the annual cycle of feasts and fasts. Many Orthodox churches hold special services with prayers for the new year, blessing of schools, and remembrance of God's creation. It emphasizes new beginnings and spiritual renewal.

A service of prayer and supplication for specific intentions, often requesting divine help or giving thanks. Molebens can be offered for various needs: healing, safe travel, blessing of homes, or thanksgiving for answered prayers. These services demonstrate the Orthodox understanding that all aspects of life can be brought before God in prayer and that divine help is available for every human need.

A devotional service of praise consisting of hymns sung while standing ("akathist" means "not sitting"). The most famous is the Akathist to the Theotokos, traditionally sung during the fifth Friday of Great Lent. Akathists can honor Christ, the Theotokos, or various saints. These services are deeply moving expressions of Orthodox hymnography and devotion.

The central worship service of the Orthodox Church, celebrating the Eucharist (Holy Communion). Usually celebrated on Sundays and feast days, the Divine Liturgy consists of the Liturgy of the Word (scripture readings) and Liturgy of the Faithful (Eucharistic prayer and communion). The most common forms are the Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great.

The evening prayer service of the Orthodox Church, traditionally celebrated at sunset. Vespers includes psalms, hymns, scripture readings, and incense. On Saturday evenings, Great Vespers is often combined with the Sunday Divine Liturgy. The service marks the end of the liturgical day and prepares the faithful for rest and reflection.

The celebration of the birth of the Virgin Mary to Saints Joachim and Anna. This feast, observed on September 8th, marks the beginning of our salvation history, as Mary's birth prepared the way for the Incarnation. The Church honors Mary as the bridge between the Old and New Testaments.

The commemoration of the finding of Christ's Cross by St. Helena and its elevation by St. Macarius for veneration. Celebrated on September 14th, this feast is both joyful (for the Cross's discovery) and solemn (remembering Christ's suffering). Flowers and basil are often blessed, and a strict fast is observed.

The commemoration of the Virgin Mary's miraculous appearance in Constantinople, when she spread her veil over the praying Christians to protect them from enemies. Celebrated on October 1st, this feast is especially beloved in Slavic Orthodox churches. It emphasizes the Theotokos's continuing intercession and protection of the faithful.