Great feast
Meeting of the Lord in the Temple
Kept on February 2 on the New Calendar and on February 15 (civil date) on the Old Calendar.
About the feast
Forty days after His birth the infant Christ is brought to the Temple, where the elder Simeon and the prophetess Anna recognize Him.
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 Fast-free. See the February 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.