The feast of the Annunciation normally falls during the season of [[Great Lent]], but it is still a joyous day. Many lessen their The [[fast]] is lessened, with fish allowed 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]](in some traditions). 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.