When is Forgiveness Sunday and Annunciation: the church calendar for March 2025.

In March 2025, Ukrainians can look forward to several significant holidays, including church events. What important church dates are celebrated at the beginning of spring?

This month in Ukraine, three key Christian holidays will be observed: Forgiveness Sunday, the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, and the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Additionally, the Great Lent of 2025 begins in March.

It is worth mentioning that from February 24 (Monday) to March 2 (Sunday), Mardi Gras 2025 will be celebrated. This falls in the last seven days before the start of Great Lent.

Important church dates in March 2025: calendar

• March 2 — Forgiveness Sunday
• March 3 — beginning of Great Lent 2025
• March 9 — the Feast of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste
• March 25 — Annunciation of the Most Holy Virgin Mary

Previously, "Telegraph" reported that another holiday dedicated to the military will appear in Ukraine. This refers to the Day of Army Aviation of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Someone is definitely celebrating their birthday this month. It's a must to congratulate loved ones, colleagues, and distant relatives on this occasion. "Telegraph" has prepared beautiful birthday wishes in prose.