When Is Lent 2025 Orthodox. The mission of the orthodox church in america (oca), the local autocephalous orthodox christian church, is to be faithful in fulfilling the commandment. Deepen your faith this lent and follow along with this daily reflection calendar.

Ash wednesday, the beginning of lent, falls on march 5th and is a day of fasting. Lent begins on wednesday, march 5, 2025 (ash wednesday) and ends at sundown on thursday, april 17 (holy thursday).