July 26 – The Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary – The Scriptures tell us nothing about the parents of the Virgin Mother, not even their names. […]
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Saint Vladimir, First Christian ruler of Russia
July 15 – St. Vladimir, first Christian ruler of Russia – 980-1015 – After his conquest of Kherson in the Crimea in 988, he became impressed by […]
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Saint Benedict, Abbot
Lauds – Short Lesson I appeal to you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, […]
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Saint Thomas, Apostle
July 3 (LBW December 21) St. Thomas was a Jew, called to be one of the twelve Apostles. St. Thomas is best known for his role in […]
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Saint Peter & Saint Paul, Apostles
June 29 – St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles – This feast day commemorates the martyrdom of the two great Apostles, assigned by tradition to the same […]
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Saint Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons
June 28 – Saint Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons – (Greek: Εἰρηναῖος), (2nd century AD – c. 202) – Bishop of Lugdunum in Gaul, then a part of […]
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The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
June 24 – The Nativity of St. John the Baptist – St. Luke tells us in his Gospel that John was conceived in a miraculous manner and […]
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Eve of The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Anticipating June 24 – The Nativity of St. John the Baptist – “Apart from the most holy solemnity commemorating our Savior’s birth, the Church keeps the birthday […]
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Saint Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea
June 14 – St. Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea, 330-379 – (RC January 2) Theologically, Basil was a supporter of the Nicene faction of the church, […]
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