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.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a significant day in the Christian calendar, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is observed during Holy Week on the Friday before Easter Sunday and is a solemn day of reflection and prayer for Christians worldwide.
Orthodox Good Friday
Orthodox Good Friday, also known as Great Friday or Holy Friday, is one of the most solemn days in the Eastern Orthodox Church, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is part of the final days of Holy Week, leading up to Orthodox Easter.
Independence Day Zimbabwe
Independence Day in Zimbabwe marks the day in 1980 when Zimbabwe officially gained independence from British colonial rule and became a sovereign nation.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday, often referred to as Easter Saturday or Great Sabbath, is the day between Good Friday (commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus) and Easter Sunday (celebrating His resurrection). It is a day of reflection and anticipation in the Christian tradition, observed with solemnity and often marked by special liturgical practices.
Orthodox Holy Saturday
Orthodox Holy Saturday, also known as Great and Holy Saturday, is a pivotal day in the Orthodox Christian calendar. It is the final day of Holy Week, commemorating Christ’s burial and His descent into Hades, and it serves as a transition from the solemnity of the Passion to the joy of the resurrection on Pascha (Easter Sunday).
Declaration of Independence (Venezuela)
The Declaration of Independence of Venezuela marks a crucial turning point in Venezuelan and Latin American history: the beginning of the country’s independence movement from Spanish colonial rule.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the most significant and joyful holiday in Christianity. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament, marking the culmination of Holy Week and the 40-day season of Lent.
Orthodox Easter
Orthodox Easter, also known as Pascha, is the most important and joyous celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the culmination of Holy Week and the central event of the Orthodox liturgical year.
San Jacinto Day
San Jacinto Day is a Texas state holiday to commemorate the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, a pivotal event during the Texas Revolution. This decisive victory over Mexican forces led to Texas gaining independence from Mexico and the establishment of the Republic of Texas.