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When Is the Annunciation?

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The Annunciation, Central Russia, late 1800's. (Photo © Slava Gallery, LLC; used with permission.)

The Annunciation, Central Russian icon, egg tempera on wood, late 1800's.

(Photo © Slava Gallery, LLC; used with permission.)
Question: When Is the Annunciation?
The Annunciation of the Lord celebrates the angel Gabriel's appearance to the Virgin Mary, announcing that she had been chosen to be the Mother of Our Lord. When is the Annunciation?
Answer: The Annunciation always falls on March 25. To find the day of the week on which the Annunciation falls in this and future years, see the following articles:

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