concept
Feast of the Intercession
Pokrov
also: Покров, Intercession of the Theotokos
The Orthodox Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God (October 1, Old Style), traditionally marking the start of the school year and onset of winter; Fendrikov names it as when his exam cramming began.
Reading notes
- The Examination for Rank §85 the Feast of the Intercession
Pokrov, the Orthodox Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God (October 1 O.S.), a traditional marker of the start of the school year and winter season -- Fendrikov names it as when his cramming began.