Important Feast Days In August
Tuesday, August 6 - The Feast of the Transfiguration.
This feast marks Christ's transfiguration on Mt. Tabor in the presence of three of the disciples. It is one of the 12 Great Feasts of the Church Year. There will be a Vigil on the evening before the Feast and a Divine Liturgy on the morning.
Thursday, August 15 - Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God
This feast marks the death of the Theotokos. It is the most solemn feast day dedicated to Mary and is one of the 12 Great Feasts. The Vigil on the evening before is a very beautiful devotion to her. There will be a Divine Liturgy on the morning.
Thursday, August 29 - The Beheading of St. John the Baptist
This is the primary feast for St. John the Baptist, commemorating his beheading under the wicked King Herod. There is a Liturgy on that morning.