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Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar
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The Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar describes and dictates the rhythm of the life of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Passages of Holy Scripture, saints and events for commemoration are associated wi
Russian icon depicting the calendar of saints (18th–19th century).
Russian icon depicting the calendar of saints (18th–19th century).
Christ Pantocrator mosaic from Hagia Sophia 2744 x 2900 pixels 3.1 MB
Christ Pantocrator mosaic from Hagia Sophia 2744 x 2900 pixels 3.1 MB
Maximus Confessor
Maximus Confessor
Dormition of the Mother of God
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The Dormition of the Mother of God is a Great Feast of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches. It celebrates the "falling asleep" of Mary the Theotokos, and her being t
Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar
…The Transfiguration of Jesus, 19 August [O.S. 6 August] The Dormition of the Theotokos, 28 August [O.S. 15 August] In addition, the feast day of the patron saint of a parish church or monastery is counted as a Great Feast, and is celebrated…
Icon of the Dormition by El Greco, 16th century (Cathedral of the Dormition, Ermoupolis)
Icon of the Dormition by El Greco, 16th century (Cathedral of the Dormition, Ermoupolis)
The Dormition and Assumption of the Virgin by Elias Moskos circa 1679
The Dormition and Assumption of the Virgin by Elias Moskos circa 1679
The Dormition and Assumption of the Virgin by Fra Angelico circa 1434
The Dormition and Assumption of the Virgin by Fra Angelico circa 1434
Icon of the Dormition by Theophan the Greek, 1392. The Theotokos is depicted lying on a bier, surrounded by the Twelve Apostles. At center, Jesus Chri
Icon of the Dormition by Theophan the Greek, 1392. The Theotokos is depicted lying on a bier, surrounded by the Twelve Apostles. At center, Jesus Christ is shown in a mandorla, swaddling the soul of the Virgin Mary (a red seraph is shown above his head). To either side of him are depicted the Hieromartyrs Dionysius the Areopagite and Ignatius the God-Bearer who, according to tradition, are responsible for transmitting the account of the dormition.