Sunday of Orthodoxy
Sunday of Orthodoxy (Triumph of Orthodoxy) — Sunday, March 1, 2026 in 2026.
The first Sunday of Great Lent commemorates the restoration of the holy icons in 843 after the iconoclast controversy. Icons are carried in procession in many parishes.
When is Sunday of Orthodoxy in 2026?
In 2026 the feast falls on Sunday, March 1, 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 1, 2026 | Great Lent |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Great Lent |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 5, 2028 | Great Lent |
| 2029 | Sunday, February 25, 2029 | Great Lent |
Fasting on Sunday of Orthodoxy
A Sunday of Great Lent: wine and oil are permitted, but the Fast continues.
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.