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Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, Zechariah writing, "His name is John". Pontormo, on a desco da parto, c. 1526.. Christians have long interpreted the life of John the Baptist as a preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ, and the circumstances of his birth, as recorded in the New Testament, are miraculous.
November 24 is the 328th day of the year ... 1359 – Peter I of Cyprus ascends the throne of Cyprus after his father, ... Christian feast days:
23 November: Saint Clement I, Pope and Martyr – optional memorial; 23 November: Saint Columban, Abbot – optional memorial; 24 November: Saints Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs – memorial; 25 November: Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr – optional memorial; 30 November: Saint Andrew, Apostle – feast
National Espresso Day. Thankful For My Dog Day. November 24. Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day. D.B. Cooper Day. International Shift Worker Sunday. National Sardines Day. Stir-Up Sunday. November ...
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, celebrated on 9 November (this is a feast of the Lord because the basilica is dedicated to him under the title of the Most Holy Saviour). In the pre-Vatican II usage, the term feast denoted any celebration, not just a specific rank. Hence, also celebrations which are today termed solemnities of the Lord ...
For example, Father's Day in Italy is celebrated on March 19, which is also the feast day of St. Joesph. On the other hand, South Korea observes the joint holiday Parents' Day on May 8 .
He is probably a son of James, brother of Jesus and sometimes identified as the New Testament's "Jude of James", otherwise Jude the Apostle. His successor Zacchea I is also called "the Righteous", since this is the meaning of the Aramaic Zakka. He is considered a saint and his feast day is 24 November. [1]
One story of origin says All Saints' Day was declared a feast day on May 13 609 AD by Pope Boniface IV. On that day, he consecrated the Pantheon at Rome to the Virgin Mary and all the martyrs.