The 12 Great Feasts

Exploring the central celebrations of the Orthodox liturgical year that illuminate the life of Christ and the Theotokos

1. Nativity of the Theotokos

(September 8)

2. Elevation of the Life-giving Cross (September 14)

3. Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple (November 21)

4. Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (December 25)

5. Theophany

(January 6)

6. Meeting of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple (February 2)

7. Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos (March 25)

8. Transfiguration of Our Lord (August 6)

9. Dormition of the Theotokos

(August 15)

Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem

(Sunday before Pascha)

Ascension of our Lord

(40 Days After Pascha)

Holy Pentecost

(50 Days After Pascha)

Our LENTEN Journey to pASCHA

The new section, "Our Journey to Pascha," offers a structured and spiritually enriching guide to help believers prepare for the glorious Feast of Pascha. Covering Sundays of Great Lent, the guide aligns each week with key themes from the liturgical calendar, gospel readings, and actionable participation suggestions to deepen faith and foster a meaningful Lenten experience.

Pascha: The feast of Feasts