Feasts & fasting
Orthodox calendar 2051
Feasts in 2051
Circumcision of the Lord and St. Basil the Great
Sun, January 1
TheophanyGreat Feast
Fri, January 6 · Baptism of Christ
Meeting of the Lord in the TempleGreat Feast
Thu, February 2 · Presentation
Clean Monday
Mon, March 20
AnnunciationGreat Feast
Sat, March 25
Sunday of Orthodoxy
Sun, March 26
Lazarus Saturday
Sat, April 29
Entry of the Lord into JerusalemGreat Feast
Sun, April 30 · Palm Sunday
Holy Friday
Fri, May 5 · Great and Holy Friday
Pascha
Sun, May 7 · Orthodox Easter
AscensionGreat Feast
Thu, June 15
PentecostGreat Feast
Sun, June 25 · Holy Trinity
Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
Thu, June 29
Sunday of All Saints
Sun, July 2
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 20 – May 6
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.