Major Feasts
Archangel Gabriel telling St. Mary she would bear the Son of God, fulfilling centuries of prophecy.
The Annunciation
Commemorates Christ’s first miracle.
Wedding at Cana
(What did he do)?
This recurring observance is considered a day of rest and joy in the resurrection, during which fasting rules are lifted following Eucharist.
What is the Weekly Feast (Sunday)?
The longest fast of the year (how long)?
Great Lent, 55 days
Only day in Holy Week that we take Communion
Holy Thursday
This feast marks the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles.
Pentecost
Commemorates when Christ was brought by His parents to fulfill the Law, and was met by Simeon the Elder.
Jesus' Entrance into the Temple
These commemorations, occurring nearly every day on the Coptic calendar, celebrate the lives of holy men and women, reminding believers to walk in the footsteps of the righteous.
The Feats of the Saints
This fast is held in August and honors the Theotokos through two weeks of spiritual devotion leading up to her departure.
What is the Fast of the Virgin Mary?
Feast remembers Christ’s baptism, when the Holy Trinity was revealed to the world.
Epiphany
Celebrated 40 days after Easter, this feast reflects Christ’s return to heaven, where He raised humanity to sit with Him “in the heavenly places."
Ascension
This feast recalls an event where Christ’s divine glory was revealed before three disciples, and two figures from the Old Testament appeared with Him.
Transfiguration
This is the feast of martyrdom of the Apostles SS. Peter and Paul. It is preceded by a fasting period which starts on the day following the Pentecost.
The Apostles' Feast
TOTAL amount of major and minor feasts in the Coptic Church
14
Celebrated one week after the Resurrection, emphasizes the blessing given to those who believe without physical proof.
Thomas Sunday
This feast begins after 55 days of fasting and celebrates Christ conquering death, granting humanity the chance to walk in newness of life through baptism.
This feast celebrates a unique event that sanctified an entire nation, fulfilling the prophecy, “Out of Egypt I called My Son.”
Escape to Egypt
The believers joyfully celebrate the commemoration of the Annunciation, Nativity and Resurrection of Christ on the 29th of every Coptic month, the commemoration of St. Mary on the 21st and the feast of Archangel Michael on the 12th.
The Monthly Feasts
What Mountain was moved by prayer and fasting?
Commemorates the consecration of the Church of the Resurrection (335 A.D)
FIRST Feast of the Cross
Marks Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, where a procession is held symbolizing Jesus entering our hearts as King.
Palm Sunday
Honors Christ’s submission to a ritual that He Himself had instituted in the Law of Moses.
Feast of the Circumcision
This feast recalls a discovery in 326AD by a Roman empress.
The SECOND Feast of the Cross
What is my middle name?
Hani
Celebrated on April 2nd every year
St. Mary's apparition over the church of Zeitoon