About Orthodoxy
The Liturgical Year and Great Feasts
The Orthodox Church follows a liturgical year that commemorates the life of Christ, the Theotokos, the saints, and major events in salvation history.
Expanded explanation
The Orthodox Church follows a liturgical year that commemorates the life of Christ, the Theotokos, the saints, and major events in salvation history. The Church year begins on September 1. The greatest feast is Pascha, the celebration of Christ's Resurrection. The liturgical year helps Orthodox Christians live the Gospel throughout the year.
Orthodox significance
Major Feasts Include: Nativity of Christ, Theophany, Annunciation, Palm Sunday, Ascension, Pentecost, Transfiguration, and Dormition.