The Vespers of Forgiveness is the Eastern tradition’s beginning of the Great Fast (Lent). Within the service, the transition to a Lenten season is signaled in a switch to Lenten tones (minor) and vestments (purple). The service ends with each person asking for forgiveness from every person present.
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Earlier Event: February 11
Holy Mass and Agape meal - Last Sunday of Epiphany/Cheesefare
Later Event: February 14
Holy Eucharist with the imposition of ashes