Category: Christianity

Children's Sunday (C): June 13

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Each Sunday in Christianity tends to center on a theme. The 2nd Sunday of June is dedicated to children and known as Children's Sunday.

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St. Anthony of Padua Feast Day (PT)(1231):...

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Celebrating the patron saint of the poor and illiterate, St. Anthony of Padua's Feast Day falls on the anniversary of his death, June 13, 1231 AD. This is a national holiday in Portugal.

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Orthodox Pentecost (C): June 20

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Orthodox Christians follow the Julian Calendar rather than the Gregorian Calendar and celebrate most holidays a week later. Orthodox Pentecost is a Christian observance celebrating the descent of the Holy...

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Saint John (Jean) the Baptist Day: June 24

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Saint Peter & Paul Day (C): June 29

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One of the oldest events in the calendar, Saint Peter and Saint Paul Day acknowledges the execution and sacrifice of these two apostles by Emperor Nero. Peter was crucified and Paul was beheaded. This fea...

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May Day: May 1

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Blessing of the Bikes: May 2

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Motorcycles are a popular form of transportation throughout the world and come with their own romantic ideals. Each year since 1969, thousands of bikers gather at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in...

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Easter, Orthodox (C): May 2

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Family Week, Ntl: May 2-8

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Day of the Holy Cross (MX): May 3

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Rogation Sunday (C): May 9

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Rogation Sunday is traditionally marked the 5th Sunday after Easter and three days prior to the anniversary of the final Ascension of Christ to Heaven in the Christian faith. The tradition was first pract...

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Ascension Day (C): May 13

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Ascension Day is 40 days after Easter and is a traditional feast day in the Christian faith. Christians believe Jesus Christ ascended to heaven on this day after his resurrection, which is marked by Easte...

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San Isidro Day (C): May 15

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Saint Isidro (1082-1172AD) is the patron saint of Madrid and the patron saint of farmers. Each year in Hispanic nations, including Mexico and Spain, festivities are held in the day leading up to this feas...

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Rural Life Sunday (C)(US/CA): May 16

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On Rural Life Sunday the Christian community celebrates and affirms the people and communities around the globe who grow our food and raise the livestock that feed and clothe us. Prayers are given to prot...

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Ascension Day, Orthodox (C): May 20

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Ascension Day is 40 days after Orthodox Easter and is a traditional feast day in the Christian faith. Christians believe Jesus Christ ascended to heaven on this day after his resurrection, which is marked...

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Global Day of Prayer: May 23

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The Global Day of Prayer originated in South Africa and is celebrated each year on Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost marks the day the Holy Spirit descended on to the disciples of Jesus Christ following his res...

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Pentecost (C): May 23

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Pentecost (or Whitsunday) is a Christian observance celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit into the disciples of Jesus Christ following His ascension to heaven (Easter). It is always held on the seve...

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Forest Day, Waldchestag (DE): May 25

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The Tuesday after the Christian observation of Pentecost (7 weeks after Easter celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the remaining Apostles) is celebrated in the city of Frankfurt, Germany as Fo...

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Feast of St. Augustine (UK)(604 AD): May 2...

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Marking the death of Archbishop Augustine, the first archbishop of Canterbury as of 597 AD. He is responsible for bringing Christianity to England and converting it from pagan faiths. His feast day occurs...

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Saint Joan of Arc Feast Day (1431): May 30

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Joan of Arc was a teenage girl who led a French army against the English, who were invading. She is said to have visions from God, and thus inspired an entire army of men to follow, not just a woman, but...

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