The Feast of the Annunciation

The Feast of the Annunciation, celebrated on March 25th, honors the angel Gabriel’s visit to the Virgin Mary, announcing that she would conceive Jesus, the Son of God. This event marks the moment of Jesus’ conception and is a key moment in Christian belief, highlighting the incarnation—the idea that God became human. The feast emphasizes themes of faith, obedience, and divine intervention, and is observed with prayer and reflection across many Christian denominations. It also underscores the significance of Mary’s role in salvation history as the mother of Jesus.