Eastern Christianity event

Sunday of St. John Climacus

[object Object]

In Eastern Christianity, Sunday of St. John Climacus, who is referred to as St. Climacus due to his authorship of the spiritual work 'The Ladder of Divine Ascent', is commemorated on the Fourth Sunday of Holy Lent. "The Ladder of Divine Ascent" is considered to be a critical reference on how to live an ascetic life that consists of fasting, self-discipline, virtue, and restraint against desires and passions - all worthwhile reminders to followers of the Orthodox Christian tradition who are going through the trials and tests of the Great Lent.

Traditionally, "Apolytikion" and "Kontakion" hymns are recited on this day.

Here are some ways you can observe this day according to Eastern Christian tradition: