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The Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple
Today we celebrate the feast of the Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple. The Prologue of Ohrid and the Protoevangelium of James both talk about Mary entering the temple at age three, where she entered the Holy of Holies, and prayed and worshipped in the temple.
The Feast of the Holy Archangel Michael and all the Apostolic Powers
Tomorrow we celebrate the feast of the Archangel Michael and all the apostolic powers.
Feast of the Holy Martyr Theodore Romzha
The Holy Prophet Hosea
Today we celebrate the feast of the prophet Hosea. The prophet Hosea is remembered for writing his prophetic book of the same name.
Feast of Saints Zachariah and Elizabeth
Today we celebrate the feast of Saints Zachariah and Elizabeth, the parents of John the Baptist.
Beheading of John the Baptist
Today we celebrate the beheading of John the Baptist, the forerunner who proclaimed the coming of Christ.
Saint John of the Ladder
Yesterday we commemorated St. John Climacus, also known as St. John of the Ladder. St. John of the Ladder is well known for his book, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Each chapter is a "step" on a rung of a ladder. He covers virtues necessary for the ascetic life, overcoming vices, and growing in virtues.
Theophany is Coming!
There is a tradition of having your house blessed as part of the celebration of Theophany. The priest will visit and bless the rooms of the house, the people who live there, and pray for their relatives who have died. There's a similar tradition in the West on the feast of the Epiphany which includes writing on the doorpost with chalk.
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