Major Feast Days

 

Major Feasts of the Orthodox Church

Birth of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary)

September 8

Elevation of the Life Giving Cross

September 14

Presentation of the Theotokos to the Temple

November 21

Nativity of Christ (Christmas)

December 25

Baptism of Christ (Epiphany or Theophany)

January 6

Presentation of Christ to the Temple

February 2

The Annunciation

March 25

Palm Sunday

1 Week before Easter

Easter (Pascha or Passover)

Variable

Ascension

40 days after Easter

Pentecost

50 days after Easter

Transfiguration

August 6

Dormition of the Theotokos

August 15