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In Arabic traditions, the names ''Bechara'', ''Beshara'', or ''Bashar'' (all of which mean "good news") are used by men for whom this feast is also their name day.
==Celebration of the feast==
The feast of the Annunciation normally falls during the season of [[Great Lent]], but it is still a joyous day. Many lessen their [[fast]] with fish on this day.
If the feast comes on a weekday of Lent, the [[Divine Liturgy]] of the feast is served in the evening with [[Vespers]]. When this happens, the fasting rules for the [[Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts]] are followed. The Divine Liturgy of the Annunciation is the only celebration of the [[Eucharist]]ic liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom allowed on a weekday of Great Lent. If the feast falls on the same day as [[Pascha]], the resultant festival is called [[Kyriopascha]] and is celebrated with special [[rubrics]].
== Greek Traditions traditions ==
Many people make a [[pilgrimage]] as a special tribute to the [[Theotokos]] on the island of Tinos. Thousands of pilgrims jam the docks and city streets to visit the [[Church of Evangelistria (Tinos, Greece)]] that safeguards a miraculous healing [[icon]] of the [[Theotokos]]. Revealed in a vision, it was found buried in a field in 1823, and the church was built to house it. Pilgrims bring items of precious metals and other gifts to leave at the church. On [[August 15]] ([[Dormition]] of the Theotokos) and [[March 25]] the icon is carried through town in a grand procession.
:As you possess invincible might, set us free from every calamity
:So that we may sing: Rejoice, O unwedded Bride!
==See also==
*[[Kyriopascha]]
==External links==
*[http://ocafs.oca.org/FeastSaintsLife.asp?FSID=100884 The Annunciation of our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary] - [[OCA]] web site
