FEAST DAY
Often called “the Greater”, James was a son of Zebedee and brother of the apostle and evangelist John (celebrated on December 27). He belonged to the inner circle of the apostles and the gospels frequently name him along …
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FEAST DAY
She was one of the most faithful follower of Jesus. According to New Testament reports, she was healed from seven evil spirits (Mark 16:9; Luke 8:2). According to the passion and resurrection stories of the first three gospels, …
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FEAST DAY
The feast of saint Thomas is celebrated on July 3 in the Catholic Church, which is the day of the transfer of his remains to Edessa. The Lutheran Church celebrates him on December 21.
Among the apostles, Thomas …
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FEAST DAY
The Acts of Apostles (12:12) mention a man named John Mark in connection with a house that served the Christians in Jerusalem as a place for gatherings. It was perhaps his cousin Barnabas (Col 4:10) who acquainted him …
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EASTER OCTAVE
The celebration of the Easter week including the following Sunday – called Easter Octave – is attested very early and the first testimonies come from the 3rd / 4th centuries. The chronology of John’s gospel provides scriptural support …
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