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What is another name for the Feast of the Annunciation?

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The Feast of the Annunciation is known by several names, including Lady Day, the Solemnity of the Annunciation, and the Annunciation of the Lord, in Western churches. In Eastern churches, the feast is known as the Annunciation of the Theotokos, or, more fully, The Annunciation of our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary.