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 Christ's birth in Bethlehem. The feast is preceded by a 40-day Nativity Fast and celebrated with the Divine Liturgy, special hymns like the Troparion of the Nativity, and the blessing of homes.

The birth of St. John the Baptist, the Forerunner of Christ, to the elderly Zacharias and Elizabeth. Celebrated on June 24th, this feast honors the one who prepared the way for Christ's ministry. John's birth was miraculous, and he grew up in the desert to become the voice crying in the wilderness, baptizing Christ in the Jordan.

The joint commemoration of the two great apostles: Peter, the leader of the Twelve, and Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles. Celebrated on June 29th after the Apostles' Fast, this feast honors both their ministries and their martyrdom in Rome. Though different in background, both were instrumental in establishing the early Church.

The Great Prince of Kiev who brought Christianity to Russia in 988 AD. Celebrated on July 15th, St. Vladimir's conversion and baptism of his people established Orthodox Christianity as the foundation of Russian civilization. His feast honors both his personal transformation from pagan ruler to Christian saint and his role in spreading the Orthodox faith.