Service for the Nativity of the Virgin Mary: brieflytranslated

September 21 is the annual feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On the eve there is an all-night vigil, on the day of the holiday itself - the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Our material is about what will happen at the service.

Olga BOGDANOVA

editor of the “Questions for a Priest” column

Dates of worship

On September 20, on the eve of the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, an all-night vigil is celebrated. Duration 2 - 2.5 hours.

September 21, on the day of the Holiday itself - hours and Divine Liturgy. Duration about 2–2.5 hours.

All-night vigil on the evening of September 20

Photo by the Press Service of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius

Great Vespers with stichera, paremias and troparion of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. About 40 minutes.

Matins with troparions and other hymns and 2 canons of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. During the reading of the canons, anointing is performed (you can approach without preparation).

First hour with troparion and kontakion of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. About 5–7 minutes.

Divine services on the morning of September 21, 2026

Photo by the Press Service of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius

Third hour with troparion and kontakion of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. About 5–7 minutes.

Sixth hour with troparion and...