Major feast
St Gregory Palamas Sunday
Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas — Sunday, March 8, 2026 in 2026.
The second Sunday of Great Lent commemorates St Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica, who defended the hesychast tradition of prayer and the doctrine of the uncreated divine energies.
When is St Gregory Palamas Sunday in 2026?
In 2026 the feast falls on Sunday, March 8, 2026. It is a moveable feast, counted from the date of Pascha, so it falls on a different date each year.
| Year | Date | Fasting that day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Great Lent |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Great Lent |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 12, 2028 | Great Lent |
| 2029 | Sunday, March 4, 2029 | Great Lent |
Fasting on St Gregory Palamas Sunday
A Sunday of Great Lent: wine and oil are permitted.
Fasting practice varies between jurisdictions, parishes and households — see the Orthodox fasting rules for the full picture and speak with your priest about your own rule.
See this feast in the calendar
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