Orthodox parental Saturdays, Radonitsa, and other special days of commemoration help you plan a cemetery visit in advance, tidy the burial site, lay flowers, and light memorial candles.
Below are the main memorial dates for 2026 and 2027 according to the calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church. The dates have been checked against the official Orthodox calendar.
Service calendars may vary between Orthodox jurisdictions and parishes in Estonia. We recommend checking the schedule with your local parish before visiting a church.
Memorial Dates in 2026
Orthodox Easter — 12 April 2026.
| Date | Day of Commemoration | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 14 February | Universal Meatfare Parental Saturday | A day of prayerful commemoration of all Orthodox Christians departed throughout the ages before the beginning of Great Lent. |
| 7 March | Saturday of the Second Week of Great Lent | A special day of commemoration of the departed during Great Lent. |
| 14 March | Saturday of the Third Week of Great Lent | Memorial services are held in churches, with prayers offered for the departed. |
| 21 March | Saturday of the Fourth Week of Great Lent | The last of the three parental Saturdays during Great Lent. |
| 21 April | Radonitsa | The ninth day after Easter. Believers visit cemeteries, pray for the departed, and share with them the joy of Christ’s Resurrection. |
| 9 May | Commemoration of Departed Soldiers | A special day commemorating soldiers who died during the Great Patriotic War. |
| 30 May | Universal Trinity Parental Saturday | Observed on the eve of the Feast of the Holy Trinity. The Church prays for all departed Orthodox Christians. |
| 11 September | Commemoration of Orthodox Soldiers | A day honouring soldiers who gave their lives for the faith and their homeland. |
| 7 November | Demetrius Parental Saturday | A traditional autumn day for commemorating departed parents, relatives, and other loved ones. |
Memorial Dates in 2027
Orthodox Easter — 2 May 2027.
| Date | Day of Commemoration | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 March | Universal Meatfare Parental Saturday | Commemoration of all Orthodox Christians departed throughout the ages before Great Lent. |
| 27 March | Saturday of the Second Week of Great Lent | A day of special prayer for the departed during Great Lent. |
| 3 April | Saturday of the Third Week of Great Lent | Memorial services are held in churches. |
| 10 April | Saturday of the Fourth Week of Great Lent | The final memorial Saturday of Great Lent. |
| 9 May | Commemoration of Departed Soldiers | A day commemorating soldiers who died during the Great Patriotic War. |
| 11 May | Radonitsa | The first Church-wide day of commemoration of the departed following Easter and Bright Week. |
| 19 June | Universal Trinity Parental Saturday | A day of general commemoration of the departed on the eve of the Feast of the Holy Trinity. |
| 11 September | Commemoration of Orthodox Soldiers | Church commemoration of soldiers who died on the battlefield. |
| 6 November | Demetrius Parental Saturday | An autumn day of prayerful remembrance for departed relatives and loved ones. |
Days of Remembrance in Estonia
In addition to Orthodox parental Saturdays, it is customary in Estonia to visit cemeteries and light candles on All Souls’ Day — Hingedepäev, 2 November — as well as during the Christmas season.
These traditions bring families together regardless of where they live. People tidy burial sites, decorate them with fir branches and flowers, place memorial lanterns, and remember loved ones who have passed away.
When to Book Burial Site Cleaning
To ensure that the burial site looks clean and well maintained by the memorial date, we recommend placing your order approximately 5–7 days in advance. Demand increases before Radonitsa, Trinity Saturday, and major holidays, so it is best to book the service even earlier.
In spring, we can:
- remove rubbish, old grass, and fallen branches;
- clean the monument after winter;
- remove deposits and dirt;
- tidy the flower bed;
- renew the sand or decorative gravel;
- plant seasonal flowers.
In autumn and winter, we can:
- remove leaves or snow;
- clean the monument and the surrounding area;
- decorate the burial site with fir branches;
- place flowers and long-burning memorial lanterns;
- light memorial candles.
Angelio — Caring for the Memory of Your Loved Ones
If you live far from Ida-Viru County, are unable to travel for health reasons, or do not have time to visit the cemetery in person, Angelio will carefully carry out the necessary work on your behalf.
We maintain burial sites in cemeteries throughout Narva, Narva-Jõesuu, Sillamäe, Jõhvi, Kohtla-Järve, Kiviõli, and other locations in Ida-Viru County.
At your request, we will:
- clean and tidy the burial site;
- clean the monument;
- lay flowers;
- place and light candles;
- prepare a detailed photo report of the completed work.
The memory of loved ones is not limited by distance. Contact us in advance to arrange burial site care for the next memorial date.