When Does Orthodox Lent Start In 2025. This year, lent will begin on wednesday, march 5th, 2025. 2025 (second date according to the church (julian) calendar, first — according to the civil calendar) april 20 / april 7 — holy pascha.

Lent 2025 begins on ash wednesday, march 5th, and ends on holy thursday, april 17th. Keep track of all your schedules—and keep a daily focus on christ with scriptural readings, fast days, and, saints of the day.