Feasts & fasting
Orthodox calendar 2050
Feasts in 2050
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, February 28
Sunday of Orthodoxy
Sun, March 6
AnnunciationGreat Feast
Fri, March 25
Lazarus Saturday
Sat, April 9
Entry of the Lord into JerusalemGreat Feast
Sun, April 10 · Palm Sunday
Holy Friday
Fri, April 15 · Great and Holy Friday
Pascha
Sun, April 17 · Orthodox Easter
AscensionGreat Feast
Thu, May 26
PentecostGreat Feast
Sun, June 5 · Holy Trinity
Sunday of All Saints
Sun, June 12
Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
Wed, June 29
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
Feb 28 – Apr 16
Apostles’ Fast
Jun 13 – 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.