Orthodox calendar 2008

Feasts in 2008

• Nativity of ChristGreat Feast

  Mon, January 7 · Orthodox Christmas

• Circumcision of the Lord and St. Basil the Great

  Mon, January 14

• TheophanyGreat Feast

  Sat, January 19 · Baptism of Christ

• Meeting of the Lord in the TempleGreat Feast

  Fri, February 15 · Presentation

• Clean Monday

  Mon, March 10

• Sunday of Orthodoxy

  Sun, March 16

• AnnunciationGreat Feast

  Mon, April 7

• Lazarus Saturday

  Sat, April 19

• Entry of the Lord into JerusalemGreat Feast

  Sun, April 20 · Palm Sunday

• Holy Friday

  Fri, April 25 · Great and Holy Friday

• Pascha

  Sun, April 27 · Orthodox Easter

• AscensionGreat Feast

  Thu, June 5

• PentecostGreat Feast

  Sun, June 15 · Holy Trinity

• Sunday of All Saints

  Sun, June 22

• Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

  Sat, July 12

• TransfigurationGreat Feast

  Tue, August 19

• Dormition of the TheotokosGreat Feast

  Thu, August 28

• Beheading of St. John the Baptist

  Thu, September 11

• Nativity of the TheotokosGreat Feast

  Sun, September 21

• Exaltation of the Holy CrossGreat Feast

  Sat, September 27

• Protection of the Theotokos

  Tue, October 14

• Entry of the Theotokos into the TempleGreat Feast

  Thu, December 4

• St. Nicholas of Myra

  Fri, December 19

Fasting seasons

• Great Lent and Holy Week

  Mar 10 – Apr 26

• Apostles’ Fast

  Jun 23 – Jul 11

• Dormition Fast

  Aug 14 – Aug 27

• Nativity Fast

  Nov 28 – Jan 6, 2009

• 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.