Feasts & fasting
Orthodox calendar 2000
Feasts in 2000
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 13
Sunday of Orthodoxy
Sun, March 19
AnnunciationGreat Feast
Sat, March 25
Lazarus Saturday
Sat, April 22
Entry of the Lord into JerusalemGreat Feast
Sun, April 23 · Palm Sunday
Holy Friday
Fri, April 28 · Great and Holy Friday
Pascha
Sun, April 30 · Orthodox Easter
AscensionGreat Feast
Thu, June 8
PentecostGreat Feast
Sun, June 18 · Holy Trinity
Sunday of All Saints
Sun, June 25
Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
Thu, June 29
TransfigurationGreat Feast
Sun, August 6
Dormition of the TheotokosGreat Feast
Tue, August 15
Beheading of St. John the Baptist
Tue, August 29
Nativity of the TheotokosGreat Feast
Fri, September 8
Exaltation of the Holy CrossGreat Feast
Thu, September 14
Protection of the Theotokos
Sun, October 1
Entry of the Theotokos into the TempleGreat Feast
Tue, November 21
St. Nicholas of Myra
Wed, December 6
Nativity of ChristGreat Feast
Mon, December 25 · Orthodox Christmas
Fasting seasons
Great Lent and Holy Week
Mar 13 – Apr 29
Apostles’ Fast
Jun 26 – Jun 28
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.