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Coptic Christmas Celebrated by Coptic Orthodox Christians

Coptic Christmas is a religious observance for Coptic Orthodox Christians all over the world.

Coptic Christmas Date: January 7, 2011

Coptic Christmas is a religious observance for Coptic Orthodox Christians all over the world.

Orthodox Coptic Christmas isn’t celebrated on December 25 as in most of the Western world because Coptic Christians follow the Julian calendar which has a 14-day difference from the Gregorian calendar used by Western Christians. Calendars differences aside, it is the same holiday in which the birth of Jesus is celebrated. On the Coptic calendar it falls on the month of Kiyahk. (A kiyahk is a vase used in ancient Egyptian funeral rituals.)

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Posted on 06 Jan 2011 in : Christian Calendar, Eritrea Holidays, Ethiopia Holidays, January Holidays


Feast of the Immaculate Conception Celebrated by Christians

Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a religious observance for Christians all over the world.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception Date: December 8, 2010

Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a religious observance for Christians all over the world.

On December 8, Christians all over the world celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is a day to celebrate the dogma of the conception of Mary, mother of Jesus, without any stain of the original sin.

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Posted on 07 Dec 2010 in : Andorra Holidays, Argentina Holidays, Austria Holidays, Balearic Islands Holidays, Canary Islands, Chile Holidays, Christian Calendar, Costa Rica Holidays, December Holidays, Italy Holidays, Liechtenstein Holidays, Malta Holidays, Monaco Holidays, Nicaragua Holidays, Panama Holidays, Paraguay Holidays, Peru Holidays, San Marino Holidays, Seychelles Holidays, Spain Holidays, Venezuela Holidays


The Building of the Cross Observed by Orthodox Coptic Christians

Building of the Cross is a religious observance for Orthodox Coptic Christians all over the world.

Building of the Cross Date: September 27, 2010

Building of the Cross is a religious observance for Orthodox Coptic Christians all over the world.

The Feast of the Building of the Cross is celebrated on September 27. On the Coptic calendar it falls on the seventeenth day of the month of Tout, and it commemorates the dedication of the Church of the Holy Cross built by the mother of Emperor Constantine, Queen Helen.

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Posted on 26 Sep 2010 in : Christian Calendar, January Holidays


Assumption Day Observed Around the World

Assumption Day is a Christian religious observance.

Assumption Day: August 15, 2009

Assumption Day is a Christian religious observance in many countries worldwide.

It is assumed that on the Assumption Day, the Virgin Mary raised into Heaven after her death. This is a famous Christian belief. This day is also called as the feast day of the Assumption of Mary. It is celebrated in many countries irrespective of nations on August 15 or around that day. Mostly in Europe and South America, this is celebrated in a grand manner. Some countries celebrate this day at other times of the year. This day is also known as the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, or the Feast of Assumption or the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Read more about Assumption Day in Christianity . . .

Posted on 14 Aug 2010 in : August Holidays, Christian Calendar


The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul Celebrated Around the Globe

The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul is a religious holiday celebrated around the world.

Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul Date: June 29, 2010

The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul is a religious holiday celebrated around the world.

St. Peter was a patron of the fisherman, and St. Paul was known for his hand craft. Both were martyred on the same day leading to the celebration of these two individuals on the same day. They are celebrated on June 29 with Christians all over the world celebrating this day as the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul.

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Posted on 28 Jun 2010 in : Christian Calendar, June Holidays

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