The Annunciation, Central Russian icon, egg tempera on wood, late 1800's. (Photo © Slava Gallery, LLC; used with permission.)
Question: When Is Annunciation 2016?
The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord celebrates the angel Gabriel's appearance to the Virgin Mary, announcing that she has been chosen to be the Mother of Our Lord. What is the date of Annunciation 2016?
Answer: The Annunciation would normally fall on Friday, March 25, 2016. That day, however, is Good Friday, and Annunciation is never celebrated during Holy Week. It is transferred, therefore, to Monday, April 4, 2016, the first open day after Easter Sunday.
The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord celebrates the angel Gabriel's appearance to the Virgin Mary, announcing that she has been chosen to be the Mother of Our Lord. What is the date of Annunciation 2016?
Answer: The Annunciation would normally fall on Friday, March 25, 2016. That day, however, is Good Friday, and Annunciation is never celebrated during Holy Week. It is transferred, therefore, to Monday, April 4, 2016, the first open day after Easter Sunday.
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