The Nativity of the Lord, commonly known as Christmas, is the principal solemnity in the Roman Rite celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem, as
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sacred moments to honor God, Mary, or saints. They are classified into solemnities (e.g., Easter), feasts (e.g., Saint Peter and Saint Paul), and memorials
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the Blessed Virgin Mary The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the solemnity in the Roman Rite that celebrates Mary’s being taken up body and soul into
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norms, with distinctions based on their significance and observance. Solemnities are the highest-ranking feast days, celebrating major mysteries of faith
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26 days Saints Saint Athanasius of Alexandria Saint Volusian Feasts & Solemnities (none today) Edit or add another item - More items... Yearly - List of
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Stored in Cargo: All Saints The All Saints solemnity, also known as the Solemnity of All Saints or All Hallows, is the principal feast in the Roman Rite
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Stored in Cargo: Solemnity of All Saints The Solemnity of All Saints, also known as All Saints' Day or All Hallows, is the principal feast in the Roman
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character. The Gloria is omitted from Masses throughout Lent (except on solemnities), and the Alleluia is suppressed until the Easter Vigil. The forty-day
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and penance. The Gloria is omitted from Masses during Advent (except on solemnities), heightening the joy of its return at Christmas. Evidence of a period
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Stored in Cargo: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is the solemnity in the Roman Rite celebrating the dogma
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early December of the preceding calendar year) and concludes with the Solemnity of Christ the King in late November. The structure of the liturgical year
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Lateran Basilica, formally the Solemnity of the Dedication of the Basilica of the Most Holy Savior at the Lateran, is the solemnity in the Roman Rite commemorating
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rank of feast in the universal General Roman Calendar, though it is a solemnity in Mexico and many dioceses across the Americas. According to Vatican recognition
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countries including Canada, Mexico, Peru, and the Philippines. March 19: Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May 1: Feast of Saint
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dressed in rich embroidered vestments of yellow and white, changed for solemnities, covering the body except face and hands. It is displayed in a high camarín
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2 according to the General Roman Calendar, it immediately follows the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1. While not a Holy Day of Obligation, the day
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joined hands, and crescent moon visible. The mantle is changed for major solemnities; on the annual feast the bare wooden image is briefly exposed for veneration
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attracts over one million pilgrims and visitors annually, especially for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on 8 December. The basilica stands as a testament
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Australia), including obligatory memorials, optional memorials, and solemnities, with brief notes on saints where applicable. It serves as a companion
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the Lord, commonly known as Easter or Pascha, is the greatest and oldest solemnity of the Roman Rite and the entire liturgical year. It celebrates the Resurrection
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