Orthodox worship follows the cycle of time – hourly, daily, and weekly. But, perhaps most importantly, our worship follows the yearly cycle, the height of which is the journey of Great Lent to Holy Week and Pascha.

 

Below are links to brief explanations of the most important feast days in the Orthodox liturgical year. You’ll find much more in-depth information from various sources on our Links page.

Please see Exceptions and Special Services, as many of these feast days are observed with special Vespers and/or Liturgies.

 

The Nativity

Epiphany  (Theophany)

The Annunciation

Great Lent, Holy Week, and Pascha

The Ascension

Pentecost

The Transfiguration

The Dormition

The Elevation of the Cross