BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260429T113731 CREATED:20251112T055143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T055143Z UID:10000757-1762905600-1791849599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil) DESCRIPTION:Our Lady of Aparecida Day honors Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, the patron saint of Brazil. The day commemorates the 1717 discovery of a small clay statue of the Virgin Mary by fishermen in the Paraíba River\, which became a symbol of hope and faith. Over centuries\, devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida grew into one of Brazil's most cherished traditions. Millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Aparecida\, one of the largest churches in the world\, to pay tribute. \nWhen is Lady of Aparecida Day?\nLady of Aparecida Day in Brazil is celebrated on October 12 every year. \nThe following is the list of Lady of Aparecida Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2020Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2023Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2024Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2025Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2026Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2028Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2029Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2030Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2031Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2034Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2035Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2036Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2037Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2040Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2041Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2042Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2043Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2045Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2046Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2047Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2048Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Lady of Aparecida Day?\nThe devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida began in October 1717\, in the small village of Guaratinguetá\, in the Paraíba Valley of São Paulo state. Local fishermen were struggling to catch fish in the Paraíba River as they prepared for the visit of a regional governor\, Dom Pedro de Almeida e Portugal\, Count of Assumar. \nThree fishermen\, Domingos Garcia\, João Alves\, and Filipe Pedroso\, prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Casting their nets\, they first pulled up a small clay statue of a headless figure from the river. When they cast their nets again\, they found the missing head. After retrieving and cleaning the statue\, they continued fishing\, and to their astonishment\, their nets filled with fish. \nThe fishermen took this as a miracle\, and word of the event spread quickly. The little dark-skinned clay statue\, later recognized as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception\, came to be affectionately called Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, meaning "Our Lady Who Appeared". \nThe statue was first kept in the home of Filipe Pedroso\, where neighbors gathered to pray. Reports of miracles and healings attributed to Our Lady of Aparecida multiplied\, and devotion to her spread across the region. In 1745\, a small chapel was built to house the statue\, and by 1834\, a larger church\, the Old Basilica\, was constructed to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims. \nIn 1904\, Pope Pius X authorized the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Aparecida\, officially recognizing her as a sacred symbol of devotion. Later\, in 1930\, Pope Pius XI declared her the Patroness of Brazil\, cementing her status as a national spiritual figure. \nThe Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida\, built to replace the older church\, began construction in 1955 and was completed in 1980. That same year\, Pope John Paul II visited Brazil and consecrated the new basilica\, recognizing it as one of the largest Marian shrines in the world. In 1980\, the Brazilian government officially established October 12 as a national holiday dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida\, blending religious reverence with cultural celebration. \nToday\, millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of Aparecida each year\, especially on October 12\, walking\, cycling or even traveling long distances on foot to express devotion and gratitude. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/lady-of-aparecida-day-brazil/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lady-of-Aparecida-Day-Brazil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120 DTSTAMP:20260429T113731 CREATED:20250101T034343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T041323Z UID:10000141-1763510400-1763596799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Repentance and Prayer Day DESCRIPTION:Repentance and Prayer Day\, also known as Day of Repentance\, is a Christian observance focused on personal reflection and repentance of sins. It has its roots in Christian teachings and has been recognized historically in various countries\, particularly in Germany and parts of Europe. The day emphasizes seeking forgiveness\, fostering spiritual renewal and deepening one's relationship with God. \nRepentance and Prayer Day remains a public holiday in the German state of Saxony\, although it is still recognized as a religious observance in other parts of Germany and Protestant communities worldwide. \nTable of Contents\n\nWhen is Repentance and Prayer Day?\nThe History of Repentance and Prayer Day?\nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nWhat is the Liturgical Year\n\nWhen is Repentance and Prayer Day?\nRepentance and Prayer Day is observed on the Wednesday before the last Sunday of the liturgical year\, which usually falls on the last Wednesday before November 23. The date changes annually depending on the liturgical calendar. \nThe following is the list of Repentance and Prayer Day from 2020 to 2049.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 18\, 2020Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 17\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 16\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 22\, 2023Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 20\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 19\, 2025Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 18\, 2026Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 17\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 22\, 2028Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 21\, 2029Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 20\, 2030Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 19\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 17\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 16\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 22\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 21\, 2035Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 19\, 2036Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 18\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 17\, 2038Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 16\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 21\, 2040Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 20\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 19\, 2042Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 18\, 2043Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 16\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 22\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 21\, 2046Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 20\, 2047Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 18\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Repentance and Prayer DayNovember 17\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Repentance and Prayer Day\nRepentance and Prayer Day has evolved over centuries\, particularly in Protestant communities\, and continues to hold spiritual significance in regions like Germany. Early Christians incorporated periods of penitence and prayer into their worship\, particularly during Lent and other seasons of reflection. \nDuring the 16th-century Protestant Reformation\, Martin Luther and other reformers emphasized the importance of repentance and personal responsibility before God. Special days for repentance and prayer were instituted in Protestant regions as part of a broader effort to align society with Christian principles. \nBy the late 16th century\, various German states and principalities began formalizing Repentance and Prayer Days\, however\, these days varied in date and were often linked to local crises or political events. \nIn 1816\, the Kingdom of Prussia attempted to standardize Repentance and Prayer Day across its territories\, marking it as a day for spiritual reflection and communal prayer. \nIn 1934\, Repentance and Prayer Day was officially recognized as a public holiday across Germany. The observance became a day for personal reflection and national unity\, focusing on themes of repentance\, intercession and renewal. \nAfter World War II\, the observance became less prominent in some regions but retained its spiritual significance in Protestant churches. In 1995\, Repentance and Prayer Day was abolished as a public holiday in most German states to fund national long-term care insurance. The state of Saxony retained it as a public holiday\, making it unique among German states. \n \nWhat Do People Do on This Day?\nOn Repentance and Prayer Day\, Christians engage in spiritual reflection\, prayer and acts of repentance. The day encourages individuals and communities to acknowledge their sins\, seek forgiveness and renew their commitment to God. \nProtestant churches hold special services focusing on themes of repentance\, forgiveness and renewal\, where hymns and prayers emphasize self-examination and God's grace. Individuals dedicate time to personal prayer\, confessing sins and seeking God's guidance for a renewed life. \nFamilies may gather for a quiet meal\, discuss the importance of repentance and pray together. Many people spend time in prayer\, meditation\, and reading Scripture passages related to repentance and forgiveness\, while others may observe the day with fasting as a form of penitence and spiritual focus. \nReflecting St. Martin Luther's emphasis on faith in action\, many Christians use this day to volunteer in community service\, donate to charities and perform acts of kindness as a practical expression of repentance. \nIn Saxony\, where Repentance and Prayer Day is a public holiday\, people use the day for church attendance\, rest and reflection. \nWhat is the Liturgical Year\nThe liturgical year\, also known as the Church year or Christian calendar\, is the annual cycle of seasons and feasts observed in many Christian traditions. It provides a structure for worship\, prayer and reflection\, guiding believers through the life of Christ\, key events in salvation history and the lives of the saints. \nThe liturgical year is divided into six distinct seasons\, each with its own themes and practices. While the framework is similar across Catholic\, Orthodox\, Anglican and some Protestant traditions\, details may vary. The six seasons are Advent\, Christmas\, Ordinary Time One\, Lent\, Easter\, and Ordinary Time two. \nAdvent: late November to December 24 \nAdvent begins the Sunday closest to the feast of St. Andrew\, which is November 30th\, and it is the season for anticipation and preparation for the coming of Christ. \nChristmas: December 25 to mid-January \nThe Christmas season begins with Christmas Day\, the celebration of the birth of Jesus\, and it is the season to celebrate Christ's birth. \nOrdinary Time One: mid-January to the day before Ash Wednesday \nOrdinary Time One begings from the Monday after the Baptism of the Lord to the day before Ash Wednesday. It is the season focusing on the early life and childhood of Christ\, and Jesus' teachings and ministry. \nLent: Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday \nThe Lent season of starts with Ash Wednesday and lasts until the final Saturday before Easter\, Holy Saturday. The Lent season lasts 40 days excluding Sunday\, and it is the season for repentance\, fasting and preparation for Easter. \nEaster: Easter Sunday to Pentecost \nThe Easter season begins with the Easter\, last 50 days\, until Pentecost\, and it is the season for celebration of the resurrection and the promise of eternal life. \nOrdinary Time Two: Monday after Pentecost to late November \nThe Ordinary Time Two is the longest liturgical season. Ordinary Time resumes the Monday after Pentecost and runs until the final Saturday before Advent. It is the season for reflection on Jesus' teachings and the mission of the Church. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/repentance-and-prayer-day/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Repentance-and-Prayer-Day.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR