The 12 Major Feasts of the Orthodox Church

Editor: Rasim Terzi (Fri, Jun 28, 2024 5:47 PM)

The 12 Major Feasts of the Orthodox Church

The 12 Major Feasts of the Orthodox Church

1. **Nativity of the Theotokos** - September 8
2. **Exaltation of the Holy Cross** - September 14 (St. Helena's discovery of the cross in Jerusalem)
3. **Presentation of the Theotokos** - November 21
4. **Nativity of Christ** - December 25
5. **Baptism of Christ** - January 6
6. **Presentation of Christ in the Temple** - February 2
7. **Annunciation to the Theotokos** - March 25
8. **Entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)** - The Sunday before Easter
9. **Ascension of Christ** - 40 days after Easter
10. **Pentecost (Descent of the Holy Spirit)** - 50 days after Easter
11. **Transfiguration of Christ** - August 6
12. **Dormition of the Theotokos** - August 15

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