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Assumption Day Observed Around the World

Assumption Day is a Christian religious observance.

Assumption Day: August 15

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.

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Posted on 14 Aug 2011 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

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 2011 in : Christian Calendar,June Holidays


St. John’s Day Celebrated in Many Parts of the World

St. John’s Day is a religious holiday celebrated around the world.

St. John’s Day: June 24

St. John’s Day is a religious holiday celebrated around the world.

St. John’s Day (sometimes called the Feast of St. John) is celebrated on June 24 every year. The Roman Catholic Church, Orthodox Church, and some Protestant Churches commemorate the nativity of St. John on this day. John the Baptist is seen as a major religious figure who led the movement for Baptism near the Jordan River.

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Posted on 23 Jun 2011 in : Andorra Holidays,Christian Calendar,June Holidays,Latvia Holidays,Macau Holidays,May Holidays


The Feast of Corpus Christi Is Celebrated by People Around the World

The Feast of Corpus Christi is a Western Catholic feast in many parts of the world.

The Feast of Corpus Christi Date: June 3

The Feast of Corpus Christi is a Western Catholic feast in many parts of the world.

According to the Bible, Jesus Christ was said to have given a “Last Supper” to his disciples before he was crucified. Eucharist is a Christian sacrament to commemorate this Last Supper. The sacrament is a rite in the religion of Christianity in which God is uniquely active.

Corpus Christi day is a moveable feast that is celebrated in honor of the Eucharist. No festivals may be celebrated on the Holy Week; hence, Corpus Christi is typically celebrated on the first Thursday after Trinity Sunday. In some countries, however, it’s celebrated on the first Sunday after Holy Trinity.

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Posted on 02 Jun 2011 in : Christian Calendar,June Holidays


Pentecost

Pentecost is a symbol for the Christian religion.

Pentecost Date: May 31

Pentecost is observed throughout Europe and South America.

The Pentecost is one of the most important days on the Christian calendar, deriving its name from the ancient greek language, meaning fiftieth day. Also known as the feast of weeks, Pentecost falls on the fiftieth day after Easter which falls on the 31st of May for Western Christians and June the 7th this year for Eastern. The East and West calculate Easter differently which is still disputed by some so the festival dates are always different. This important day marks the giving of the ten Commandments.

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Posted on 30 May 2011 in : Christian Calendar,May Holidays

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