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In Eastern Christianity, The Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebastia, who were a group of Roman soldiers in the Legio XII Fulminata, were martyred in 320 AD for their Christian faith, and their story is recounted in traditional martyrologies.
There is a custom of baking “skylarks” (pastries shaped like skylarks) on this day, because the birdsong of skylarks coincides with the arrival of spring. As a result, forty “skylark” pastries are traditionally prepared in honor of the Forty Martyrs..
Here are some ways you can observe this day according to Eastern Christian tradition:
