June 11 – St. Barnabas, Apostle – Born Joseph, he was renamed after he converted to Christianity. Following his conversion he gave all his money and property […]
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Ephrem of Edessa, Deacon
A hymn by Ephrem of Edessa – From God Christ’s deity came forth, His manhood from humanity; his priesthood from Melchizedek, his royalty from David’s tree: praised […]
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Columba, Abbot of Iona; Aidan, Bishop of Lindisfarne, Missionaries to Britain
June 9 – Columba, Abbot of Iona; Aidan, Bishop of Lindisfarne, Missionaries to Britain – Columba, born probably in Donegal, Ireland of royal descent studied at Moville […]
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Monday after Pentecost
Monday after Pentecost – At St. Augustine’s House we begin ordinary weekdays today as the (liturgical) 10th week of the year. In many countries it is observed […]
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Second Vespers of Pentecost
Second Vespers of Pentecost – Lesson – I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you […]
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The Day of Pentecost
The Day of Pentecost – Grant, we pray, almighty God, that the splendor of your glory may shine forth upon us and that, by the bright rays […]
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First Vespers of Pentecost
First Vespers of Pentecost – Short Lesson – But you are not in the flesh, you are in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God […]
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Lauds in Paschal Time after the Ascension
Lauds on weekdays after the Ascension – I am ascending to my Father and your father, to my God and your God, alleluia. ~Benedictus Antiphon
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William Alfred Passavant – Renewer of Society
June 6 – William Alfred Passavant – Renewer of Society Born in Zelienople, Butler County, Pennsylvania, 9 October, 1821. He graduated from Jefferson college, Pennsylvania, in 1840, […]
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Saint Boniface, Archbishop of Mainz
June 5 – St. Boniface, Archbishop of Mainz, Missionary to Germany, Martyr – Saint Boniface was a missionary, born in England, who propagated Christianity in the Frankish […]
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