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TWO HOLIDAYS ARE CELEBRATED TODAY: Rare overlap of major holidays in the church calendar

In just a few weeks, St. George's Day, St. Mark's Day, Basil of Ostrog, Ascension Day, and a number of other holidays will follow each other, with rare liturgical overlaps and a dense schedule that will change the usual habits of many families.

TWO HOLIDAYS ARE CELEBRATED TODAY: Rare overlap of major holidays in the church calendar

TL;DR

  • May 21st marks both the feast of Saint John the Theologian and Ascension Day (Spasovdan).
  • This dual celebration is rare because Spasovdan's date depends on Easter and falls on the fortieth day after it.
  • Ascension Day is a major Christian holiday celebrated with church services, processions (litije), and is the patronal feast day for many churches, monasteries, and cities.
  • Saint John the Theologian, an apostle and evangelist, is also commemorated on this day, with tradition linking it to a miraculous healing dust from his grave.
  • Many families celebrate Saint John the Theologian as their krsna slava, preparing festive meals while churches observe Ascension Day.

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