Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church

“The Greeks honour today the great feast of the Dormition of Virgin Mary, that always protects the Greek people’s struggles and hopes for the nation’s prosperity and freedom” stated President of Republic Prokopios Pavlopoulos on Tuesday from the city of Thebes where he attends the celebrations for the Dormition of Virgin Mary.

On July 25 the Orthodox Church commemorates the Dormition of Saint Anna, according to BGNES.

Saint Anna was a member of the Aaron family and mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

She is perceived as one of the main Christian symbols of maternity.