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The feast of Transfiguration is first attested in the Christian East in the 5th century and it only appears in the Roman-Frankish area in the 10th century. The origin of the feast probably goes back to the dedication of …
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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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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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The feast of the Assumption of Mary into heaven is the most significant of the Marian feast days.
- The first reading from the Book of Revelation describes the vision of John about the fight between the dragon
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Lawrence was an archdeacon of the pope Sixtus II. According to tradition, he died with four companions on August 10, 258, just four days after the pope during the persecution of the emperor Valerian. Arrested by the prefect, he …
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The name Matthias occurs in the Acts of the Apostles 1:23.26. After Judas fell out, to make up the number 12, Matthias was chosen by lot to become one of the Twelve. Apparently, the testimony of exactly Twelve …
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The apostle Philip is mentioned several times, especially in John’s gospel. He was originally from Bethsaida, the hometown of the brothers Peter and Andrew. After Jesus called him, he brought Nathanael with him. Tradition holds he preached in …
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The Acts of the Apostles (2:1-41) describe the disciples gathered together on the 50th day after Easter. They receive the Holy Spirit that enables them to talk in different languages. Peter summons the crowds to conversion and baptism; three …
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This feast day reflects the biblical report about the visitation of Mary with Elisabeth, her relative (Luke 1:39-45). When the pregnant Elisabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child in her womb leaped for joy. The encounter of these two …
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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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