pre-Lenten period

The themes introduced in the Pre-Lenten period continue to be developed throughout the forty days.

The Triodion begins during the Pre-Lenten period to supplement or replace portions of the regular services.

This period includes the three weeks preceding Great Lent (the "pre-Lenten period"), the forty days of Lent, and Holy Week.

While the Pentecostarion closes after All Saints Sunday, the Paschal cycle continues throughout the entire year, until the beginning of the next Pre-Lenten period.

The images of the left leaf with the creation of humanity, the fall of man and the story of Cain and Abel corresponds to the breviary reading (Genesis 1-5.5) on Septuagesima Sunday and the following week, which begins the pre-Lenten period.