Great feasts

The Dormition of the Theotokos

Greek calendar. This year (2026): 2026-08-15. Next year: 2027-08-15.

Who celebrates in the Greek list

A short account

On 15 August the Church celebrates the Dormition of the Theotokos, the August feast known in Greek as Dekapentavgoustos. It is one of the great feasts of Mary and, in the name-day list, a day with many names: Maria, Panagiotis, Panagiota, Despoina and a long set of diminutives.

Customs

A fast leads up to the day. Major pilgrimages, the best known of them on Tinos, draw crowds. Local festivals are many and do not follow one pattern.

Wishes

Today’s wallpaper · Η Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου