Calendar
St. Catherine · The life of the Church
A year in Christ.
Services, sacred seasons, and the feasts that shape our life together.
One day. Two calendars.
Our mission follows the Old (Julian) Calendar. The church year begins September 1 liturgically—September 14 on the civil calendar in this era. Civil dates tell you when to attend; liturgical dates show the day observed by the Church. Service times are local to Lubbock.
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Services & gatherings
The latest dates and times from the mission calendar. Feast observances are all-day entries; service times are announced separately.
The sacred year
Feasts of the church year
September 14, 2026 – September 13, 2027 civil · September 1 – August 31 Julian
The Twelve Great Feasts, Holy Pascha, our patronal feast, and selected milestones of the church year. These are observances; see the schedule above for confirmed services.
- Church New Year
Beginning of the Church Year
A new year of prayer, worship, and life in Christ.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianSeptember 1, 2026 - Great Feast
Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos
The birth of the Mother of God.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianSeptember 8, 2026 - Great Feast
Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
The Cross, the sign of Christ’s victory.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianSeptember 14, 2026 - Feast
Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos
The intercession and protection of the Mother of God.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianOctober 1, 2026 - Great Feast
Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple
The Mother of God is brought into the Temple.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianNovember 21, 2026 - Patronal Feast
Holy Great Martyr Catherine of Alexandria
The patronal feast of our mission.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianNovember 24, 2026 - Great Feast
Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Christ is born; glorify Him.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianDecember 25, 2026 - Great Feast
Theophany — Baptism of Our Lord
The revelation of the Holy Trinity at the Jordan.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianJanuary 6, 2027 - Great Feast
Meeting of Our Lord in the Temple
Christ is received by the righteous Simeon and Anna.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianFebruary 2, 2027 - Lenten season
Beginning of Great Lent
The journey of repentance toward Holy Pascha.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianMarch 2, 2027 - Great Feast
Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos
The good news of the Incarnation.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianMarch 25, 2027 - Great Feast
Palm Sunday — Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem
Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianApril 12, 2027 - Feast of Feasts
Holy Pascha — Resurrection of Our Lord
Christ is risen! Truly He is risen!
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianApril 19, 2027 - Great Feast
Ascension of Our Lord
The risen Christ ascends into heaven.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianMay 28, 2027 - Great Feast
Holy Pentecost
The descent of the Holy Spirit.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianJune 7, 2027 - Great Feast
Transfiguration of Our Lord
Christ reveals His glory on Mount Tabor.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianAugust 6, 2027 - Great Feast
Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos
The falling asleep of the Mother of God.
Civil · GregorianLiturgical · JulianAugust 15, 2027
Feast references: The Twelve Great Feasts · Orthodox Paschal cycle. Fixed feasts are displayed according to the Julian calendar.
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Today’s saints & Scripture
THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH
Today in the Church
The daily Menologion brings together the saints and Scripture readings for the day. Read it at Ponomar.
Saints & commemorations
All commemorations
Daily Scripture
Today’s fasting rule
What the fasting rules mean
- No fast
- No fasting restriction on foods.
- Strict fast / Fast day
- Abstain from meat, eggs, dairy, fish, wine, and oil.
- Wine and oil permitted
- Wine and oil are allowed; abstain from meat, eggs, dairy, and fish.
- Fish permitted
- Fish, wine, and oil are allowed; abstain from meat, eggs, and dairy.
- Cheesefare week
- Abstain from meat; eggs, dairy, and fish are permitted.
Keep the fast with prayer and the guidance of your priest or spiritual father. Individual fasting rules may differ.
Read the Church’s fasting guidelinesPonomar follows the Old (Julian) Calendar. Dates and commemorations are shown as supplied by Ponomar.