The Feast of the Annunciation is a significant event in the Roman Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, which is celebrated on March 25th. It commemorates the angel Gabriel’s visit to the Virgin Mary, announcing that she would conceive and give birth to Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

The Annunciation is considered one of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary and is a significant moment in the Catholic Church’s history. It is believed to have taken place in Nazareth, where Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel, who greeted her with the words, “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!” (Luke 1:28).

The Feast of the Annunciation is celebrated with special liturgical services, including Mass and the recitation of the Angelus, a prayer that commemorates the angel’s announcement to Mary. The color used in the liturgical vestments is white, which symbolizes purity and the joy of the occasion.

In some Catholic cultures, the Feast of the Annunciation is also known as Lady Day, which is a traditional time for planting crops and starting new projects. It is a day of great rejoicing and celebration, as the Church honors the Blessed Virgin Mary and reflects on the mystery of the Incarnation.