Feasts & fasting
Orthodox calendar 1983
Feasts in 1983
Circumcision of the Lord and St. Basil the Great
Sat, January 1
TheophanyGreat Feast
Thu, January 6 · Baptism of Christ
Meeting of the Lord in the TempleGreat Feast
Wed, February 2 · Presentation
Clean Monday
Mon, March 21
AnnunciationGreat Feast
Fri, March 25
Sunday of Orthodoxy
Sun, March 27
Lazarus Saturday
Sat, April 30
Entry of the Lord into JerusalemGreat Feast
Sun, May 1 · Palm Sunday
Holy Friday
Fri, May 6 · Great and Holy Friday
Pascha
Sun, May 8 · Orthodox Easter
AscensionGreat Feast
Thu, June 16
PentecostGreat Feast
Sun, June 26 · Holy Trinity
Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
Wed, June 29
Sunday of All Saints
Sun, July 3
TransfigurationGreat Feast
Sat, August 6
Dormition of the TheotokosGreat Feast
Mon, August 15
Beheading of St. John the Baptist
Mon, August 29
Nativity of the TheotokosGreat Feast
Thu, September 8
Exaltation of the Holy CrossGreat Feast
Wed, September 14
Protection of the Theotokos
Sat, October 1
Entry of the Theotokos into the TempleGreat Feast
Mon, November 21
St. Nicholas of Myra
Tue, December 6
Nativity of ChristGreat Feast
Sun, December 25 · Orthodox Christmas
Fasting seasons
Great Lent and Holy Week
Mar 21 – May 7
Dormition Fast
Aug 1 – Aug 14
Nativity Fast
Nov 15 – Dec 24
Wednesdays and Fridays
Fast days through the year, except in the fast-free weeks.
A general guide only. Fasting practice varies by jurisdiction, parish and household — follow the guidance of your priest.