Dormition of the Theotokos celebrated on August 15

The Orthodox Church commemorates the Dormition of the Theotokos on August 15, marking the death and assumption of the Virgin Mary. The feast, often called the “Summer Easter,” draws millions of faithful to monasteries and churches across Greece for special liturgies, fasting, and processions.

Celebrations include extended services, veneration of icons, and pilgrimages to historic sites associated with the Theotokos. The holiday blends deep religious significance with long‑standing cultural traditions that have been observed since the 6th century.