Great feast
Holy Theophany (Baptism of the Lord)
Kept on January 6 on the New Calendar and on January 19 (civil date) on the Old Calendar.
About the feast
The baptism of Christ in the Jordan, when the Holy Trinity was revealed. Water is blessed in the Great Blessing of Waters; the eve is a strict fast day.
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 January 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.