Great Feast
Nativity of the Theotokos
The birth of the Virgin Mary to Joachim and Anna. The first great feast of the church year.
New calendar
Wednesday, September 8, 2027
Old calendar
Tuesday, September 21, 2027
Nativity of the Theotokos: dates
| Year | New calendar | Old calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wed, Sep 8 | Tue, Sep 21 |
| 2028 | Fri, Sep 8 | Thu, Sep 21 |
| 2029 | Sat, Sep 8 | Fri, Sep 21 |
| 2030 | Sun, Sep 8 | Sat, Sep 21 |
| 2031 | Mon, Sep 8 | Sun, Sep 21 |
| 2032 | Wed, Sep 8 | Tue, Sep 21 |
Common questions
When is Nativity of the Theotokos in 2027?
On the New calendar, Nativity of the Theotokos falls on Wednesday, September 8, 2027. Parishes on the Old (Julian) calendar keep it 13 days later, on Tuesday, September 21, 2027.
See every feast and fast in the Orthodox Magazine calendar, or find a parish to celebrate it with.