Forgiveness Sunday (Cheese-Fare)

This Sunday, February 19, 2023, is called Cheese-fare Sunday. We are now on the very brink of the Great Fast. At the Divine Liturgy, our Lord's words in the Gospel speak of forgiveness: "If you forgive men their trespasses, then your heavenly Father will forgive you." (Matthew 6: 14-21) For this reason, the day is also called Forgiveness Sunday. The service of Vespers on this day is especially solemn, and also followed by a ceremony of mutual forgiveness between priest and people. (archpitt.org) GREAT FAST RESOURCES