Major feast
Sunday of the Holy Cross
Sunday of the Holy Cross (Adoration of the Cross) — Sunday, March 15, 2026 in 2026.
At the midpoint of Great Lent the Cross is brought out for veneration to strengthen the faithful for the second half of the Fast.
When is Sunday of the Holy Cross in 2026?
In 2026 the feast falls on Sunday, March 15, 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 15, 2026 | Great Lent |
| 2027 | Sunday, April 4, 2027 | Great Lent |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 19, 2028 | Great Lent |
| 2029 | Sunday, March 11, 2029 | Great Lent |
Fasting on Sunday of the Holy Cross
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
Open the day itself for the saints, feast and fasting rule in full, browse March 2026, or see the whole of 2026.