Feast
Circumcision of the Lord and St. Basil the Great
The naming of Christ on the eighth day, and the memory of St. Basil — whose Liturgy is served today.
New calendar
Friday, January 1, 2027
Old calendar
Thursday, January 14, 2027
Circumcision of the Lord and St. Basil the Great: dates
| Year | New calendar | Old calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Fri, Jan 1 | Thu, Jan 14 |
| 2028 | Sat, Jan 1 | Fri, Jan 14 |
| 2029 | Mon, Jan 1 | Sun, Jan 14 |
| 2030 | Tue, Jan 1 | Mon, Jan 14 |
| 2031 | Wed, Jan 1 | Tue, Jan 14 |
| 2032 | Thu, Jan 1 | Wed, Jan 14 |
Common questions
When is Circumcision of the Lord and St. Basil the Great in 2027?
On the New calendar, Circumcision of the Lord and St. Basil the Great falls on Friday, January 1, 2027. Parishes on the Old (Julian) calendar keep it 13 days later, on Thursday, January 14, 2027.
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