# Lampada — Orthodox Calendar — Readings, fasting & saints

> Daily Orthodox Christian calendar, readings, fasting, saints, and prayers. (iPhone/iPad app by MANUEL A MONTIEL.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lampada-orthodox-calendar/id6783883692 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MANUEL A MONTIEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783883844)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 77 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-10-07
- Monetization: freemium

## What is Lampada?

Lampada is a quiet companion for daily Orthodox life. Open it once in the morning and you know the day: what the fast asks, who the Church remembers, and what the readings are.

Lampada was reviewed by His Eminence Archbishop Michael of New York and New Jersey (Orthodox Church in America) and carries his blessing.

THE FAST, ALWAYS CLEAR
Every day shows its fasting discipline at a glance — strict fast, wine and oil, fish, dairy, or fast-free — following the Orthodox calendar. A lock or home screen widget keeps today's fast in front of you without opening the app, and it changes with the day, automatically.

PRAYERS FOR THE DAY
A growing prayer book, beautifully set for reading — morning and evening prayers, prayers at the table, the Hours, and more, with the week's tone and the day's troparia where they belong. New prayers are added over time, all reproduced by permission of St. Tikhon's Monastery Press.

THE DAILY READINGS
The appointed epistle and Gospel for each day, with the prokeimenon, in a clean reading view made for actually reading — adjustable text size, page turns between readings, and commentary from the Church Fathers on the passage you're looking at.

THE SAINTS OF THE DAY
Lives of the saints and commemorations for every day of the year, with troparia and kontakia.

PREPARE FOR CONFESSION
A private space to note what you want to confess or discuss — kept only on your device, never uploaded anywhere.

THE FASTING KITCHEN
What can we actually eat today? Lampada answers it. A free set of hand-picked recipes matches every fasting tier. Lampada Premium adds the full kitchen: AI recipes tuned to the day's fast and your tastes, dinners built from what's already in your pantry, a whole week planned in one tap with the shopping list written for you — and every recipe adapts to YOUR kitchen: slow cooker, Instant Pot, or one pot, in a tap. Premium is $29.99/year or $3.99/month, each with a 7-day free trial. Everything else in Lampada stays free, always.

QUIET BY DESIGN
No account. No ads. No tracking. Your prayers, notes, and readings live on your device.

Calendar data, readings, and lives of the saints follow the Orthodox Church in America's liturgical calendar.

Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://lampada-app.pages.dev/privacy

## Key features

- Daily fasting discipline at a glance
- Growing prayer book with morning/evening prayers
- Appointed Epistle and Gospel readings with commentary
- Lives of saints and commemorations
- Private confession preparation notes
- Fasting-friendly recipes
- AI-tuned recipes and meal planning (Premium)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Is Lampada safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Lampada.

## Is Lampada legit?

Lampada — Orthodox Calendar has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Lampada is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Lampada

### What is the fasting information provided by Lampada?

Lampada clearly displays the daily fasting discipline, indicating whether it's a strict fast, allows wine and oil, fish, dairy, or is fast-free, following the Orthodox calendar. A widget keeps this information accessible on your home screen.

### Does Lampada have ads?

No, Lampada is designed to be quiet and does not have any advertisements. Your spiritual content and notes remain private and are not used for tracking.

### What kind of prayers are included in Lampada?

The app features a growing prayer book with morning and evening prayers, prayers at the table, and the Hours, all presented beautifully for reading. New prayers are added periodically, reproduced by permission of St. Tikhon's Monastery Press.

### How does Lampada Premium enhance the fasting experience?

Lampada Premium offers AI-generated recipes tailored to the day's fast and your tastes, meal planning for the week with a shopping list, and recipe adaptation for different kitchen appliances. A 7-day free trial is available for Premium.

### Can I use Lampada offline?

The core functionality of Lampada, including daily readings, fasting information, and saints' lives, is available without an internet connection as the data resides on your device. Premium features like AI recipe generation may require connectivity.

### How often is Lampada updated?

Lampada was last updated on 2026-09-17 with version 1.0. Future updates will likely include new prayers and potentially expanded recipe content based on user feedback and liturgical calendar changes.

### What is the pricing for Lampada Premium?

Lampada Premium is available through a subscription model at $29.99 per year or $3.99 per month. A 7-day free trial is offered for both subscription options.

### Is Lampada suitable for children?

Lampada has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. The content focuses on religious teachings and practices within the Orthodox tradition.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-17

No release notes.

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