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When is the Liturgy of St. Basil celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Church?
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The Eucharist being performed in in Lujan, Argentina.
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Liturgy of St. Basil is celebrated 10 times throughout the year. These occasions include:
- January 1 (the feast of St. Basil)
- The first five Sundays in Lent
- Holy Thursday
- Holy Saturday
- Christmas Eve
- The Eve of the Epiphany
Note that the Liturgy of St. Basil is not celebrated on the eves of Christmas or the Epiphany if those days fall on a Sunday or a Monday.1