April 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

April 14 in the liturgical calendar of the Eastern Orthodox Church and those Eastern Catholic churches which follow the Byzantine Rite commemorates several saints and holy events. The specific commemorations may vary slightly depending on the particular liturgical tradition followed (e.g., differing calendars followed by various autocephalous churches). However, some common commemorations for this date include:

• Saint Matrona of Moscow: A highly revered blind female ascetic and wonderworker of the Russian Orthodox Church. Her feast day is widely celebrated. Details of her life often include accounts of miracles and prophetic gifts.

• Other Saints and Righteous Ones: The date may also include the commemoration of other saints, less widely known or with localized veneration, whose names and stories might vary depending on the specific liturgical calendar in use. Consult a specific Orthodox Church's calendar for a complete listing.

• Variable commemorations: The date may also include commemorations which change from year to year, depending upon the movable feasts of Pascha (Easter) and related feasts.

Further research is recommended to determine the precise commemoration for a specific year and specific liturgical tradition. Detailed information on individual saints mentioned above can be found in hagiographies and relevant theological texts. The Synaxarion (daily list of saints) of a specific Orthodox church's calendar should be consulted for the most precise and complete information for a given year.