Celebrating Orthodox Holidays
What is the name of the Orthodox Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
- Easter is the most important holiday in the Orthodox Christian calendar and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Which Orthodox Christian holiday is also known as the Feast of the Theophany?
- The Feast of the Theophany, also known as Epiphany, celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is usually celebrated on January 6.
Which Orthodox Christian holiday celebrates the presentation of Jesus Christ in the temple?
- Candlemas, also known as the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, is celebrated on February 2 and marks the 40th day after Christmas.
Which Orthodox Christian holiday commemorates the beheading of John the Baptist?
- The Feast of the Beheading of John the Baptist is celebrated on August 29 and commemorates the death of John the Baptist at the hands of King Herod.
Which Orthodox Christian holiday is also known as the Feast of the Dormition?
- The Assumption of Mary, also known as the Feast of the Dormition or the Dormition of the Theotokos, celebrates the death and burial of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, into heaven.
Which Orthodox Christian holiday commemorates the transfiguration of Jesus Christ?
- The Transfiguration of Our Lord is celebrated on August 6 and commemorates the transfiguration of Jesus Christ on Mount Tabor.
Which Orthodox Christian holiday celebrates the Feast of Pentecost?
- The Descent of the Holy Spirit, also known as the Feast of Pentecost, celebrates the gifting of the Holy Spirit to the apostles.
Which Orthodox Christian holiday is also known as the Feast of the Nativity?
- Christmas, also known as the Feast of the Nativity, celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
Which Orthodox Christian holiday is known for the Feast of the Entrance of Our Lord into Jerusalem?
- Palm Sunday, also known as the Feast of the Entrance of Our Lord into Jerusalem, commemorates Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Which holiday celebrates the victory of the Orthodox Church over the Iconoclasts?
- The Sunday of Orthodoxy celebrates the victory of the Orthodox Church over the Iconoclasts, who opposed the use of religious icons.
