MEMORIAL
The commemoration of Mary’s sorrows starts in the Middle Ages, in the context of growing Marian devotions. Pope Benedict XIII established the Feast of Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary in 1721 for the entire Church. First, it used …
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According to a tradition, Saint Helena, mother of the emperor Constantine discovered the cross of Jesus on September 14, 320 in Jerusalem. Then she commissioned the construction of the Holy Sepulcher Church over the place of crucifixion and …
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The Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church is celebrated as a solemnity in every particular church. Our Parish Church of Ss. Cyril and Methodius was dedicated on June 11, 1989, long 34 years ago and we are grateful …
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Bartholomew is listed among the apostles in the New Testament. Some believe, he is identical with Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, mentioned in John’s gospel (John 1:45-49; 21:2).
Otherwise, very little is known about his life. According to …
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The feast of the Assumption of Mary into heaven is the most significant of the Marian feast days.
