Great feast
Nativity of the Theotokos
Kept on September 8 on the New Calendar and on September 21 (civil date) on the Old Calendar.
About the feast
The birth of the Virgin Mary to the righteous Joachim and Anna. It is the first great feast of the Church year, which begins on September 1.
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 No fast today. See the September 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.