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The Epiphany of the Lord
On the Epiphany of the Lord, after the singing of the Gospel, a Deacon or cantor, in keeping with an ancient practice of Holy Church, announces the Announcement of Easter and the…
Christmas: January 4th
The Epiphany of the Lord
On the Epiphany of the Lord, after the singing of the Gospel, a Deacon or cantor, in keeping with an... More
Christmas: January 3rd
Saturday of Christmas Time; Opt Mem of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. According to the... More
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Christmas: January 2nd
Memorial of St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors
The Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Basil the Great (329-379) and St. Gregory Nazianzen... More
Christmas: January 1st
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas), (Holy Day of Obligation USA)
The Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, our Lady's greatest title.... More
Christmas: December 31st
Seventh Day within the Octave of Christmas; Opt Mem of St. Sylvester I, Pope
It is the Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord [Christmas]. The Church... More
Christmas: December 30th
Sixth Day within the Octave of Christmas
The Christmas Octave with its variety of feasts and rich liturgy gives great... More
Christmas: December 29th
Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas); Opt Mem of St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr
Today is the Fifth day within the Octave of Christmas. The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket (1118-1170), bishop and martyr. He was born in London and after studying in Paris, he first became... More
Christmas: December 28th
Feast of the Holy Family
Today is the Fourth Day within the Octave of Christmas. The Feast of the Holy Family is a... More
Sunday: a day of rest.
Christmas: December 27th
Feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist
On the Third Day within the Octave of Christmas the Church celebrates the Feast of St. John,... More
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Christmas: December 26th
Feast of St. Stephen, First Martyr
On the Second day within the Octave of Christmas the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. Stoned outside Jerusalem, he died praying for his executioners. He was one of the seven deacons... More
Christmas: December 25th
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
The Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Nativity the Lord, the Birth of Jesus Christ, and the... More
