Feast
Protection of the Theotokos
The Virgin Mary’s veil of protection over the faithful, seen in a vision in Constantinople.
New calendar
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Old calendar
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Protection of the Theotokos: dates
| Year | New calendar | Old calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thu, Oct 1 | Wed, Oct 14 |
| 2027 | Fri, Oct 1 | Thu, Oct 14 |
| 2028 | Sun, Oct 1 | Sat, Oct 14 |
| 2029 | Mon, Oct 1 | Sun, Oct 14 |
| 2030 | Tue, Oct 1 | Mon, Oct 14 |
| 2031 | Wed, Oct 1 | Tue, Oct 14 |
Common questions
When is Protection of the Theotokos in 2026?
On the New calendar, Protection of the Theotokos falls on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Parishes on the Old (Julian) calendar keep it 13 days later, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
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