Great feast
Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
Kept on November 21 on the New Calendar and on December 4 (civil date) on the Old Calendar.
About the feast
The child Mary is brought by her parents to the Temple in Jerusalem and dedicated to God. It falls in the Nativity Fast; fish is permitted.
Dates
| Year | New Calendar | Old Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||
| 2027 | ||
| 2028 | ||
| 2029 | ||
| 2030 |
Fasting on the day
In 2026 (New Calendar) the rule for this day is Fish permitted — The Entrance of the Theotokos — fish is permitted. See the November 2026 fasting calendar.
Follow your parish
These are the general fasting rules of the Orthodox Church, computed for both calendars. Local custom, age, health, pregnancy and your priest’s guidance come first — when in doubt, ask your priest.