Christianity
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St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day
St. Cyril and St. Methodius Day is a feast day celebrated in honor of the Apostles to the Slavs, Saints Cyril and Methodius. It commemorates their missionary work, cultural contributions and role in spreading Christianity among the Slavic peoples. This day is significant in both Catholic and Orthodox traditions, as well as in many Slavic countries.
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Shrove Monday
Shrove Monday is part of the Christian pre-Lenten period known as Shrovetide. While less well-known than Shrove Tuesday, it historically held significance in certain Christian traditions, especially in Europe and the UK.
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Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, marking the end of the pre-Lenten season known as Shrovetide. It is traditionally a day of feasting, confession and preparation for the 40-day Lenten season.
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Mardi Gras Day
Mardi Gras Day, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a vibrant and festive celebration that takes place the day before Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent in the Christian calendar. It’s a day of indulgence, feasting, and revelry before the solemnity of the Lenten season.
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Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is a significant day in the Christian liturgical calendar, marking the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and repentance leading up to Easter. It is observed in Western Christianity including Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and some Protestant traditions.
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Clean Monday
Clean Monday is the first day of Great Lent in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. It marks the beginning of a 40-day period of fasting and repentance leading up to Easter. The day is significant for its focus on spiritual cleansing, renewal, and preparation for the resurrection of Christ.
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Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis
The Anniversary of the Election of Pope Francis commemorates the day in 2013 when Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected as the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pope, and the first to take the name Francis.
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St. Patrick's Day in Canada
St. Patrick's Day honors St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is a public holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, reflecting the province's strong Irish heritage.
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St. Patrick's Day Northern Ireland
St. Patrick's Day holds a significant place in Northern Ireland's cultural and historical landscape. As the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick is honored for bringing Christianity to the island, and the day has both religious and cultural importance.
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St. Patrick's Day (Ireland)
St. Patrick's Day in Ireland began as a Christian feast day in the early Middle Ages, honoring the missionary who brought Christianity to Ireland. Over centuries, it grew into a national symbol of Irish identity, blending faith, tradition and culture.
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St. Joseph's Day
St. Joseph's Day honors St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ and the husband of the Virgin Mary. It is observed as a solemn feast in the Catholic Church and recognized in other Christian traditions.
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Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, is a significant day in the Christian liturgical calendar, commemorating the events of the evening before Jesus's crucifixion. It is part of Holy Week and marks the institution of the Eucharist, the Last Supper, and Jesus’s act of washing His disciples’ feet.