Feasts

Marian Feasts in the General Roman Calendar Marian Feasts in the General Roman Calendar- By Michael Hains. Presentation of Mary Presentation of Mary- One of the oldest Marian feasts, celebrated in both East and West. Explanation from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. Nativity of the Theotokos Nativity of the Theotokos- An article on one of the most ancient Christian feasts, from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. Dormition (Keemeesis) of the Theotokos Dormition (Keemeesis) of the Theotokos- Traditional account of the Dormition (and assumption into heaven) of the Virgin Mary. The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary- Short meditation on the meeting of Elizabeth and Mary, citations and summaries of appointed readings, prayer in traditional (Anglican) a… The Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary The Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary- Background information on the feast, meditation on the event, and prayers in traditional (Anglican) and conte… The Feast of the Assumption The Feast of the Assumption- A scholarly article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Birth of Mary Birth of Mary- Article by A. Valentini. The Assumption of Mary: A Belief Since Apostolic Times The Assumption of Mary: A Belief Since Apostolic Times- Father Clifford Stevens' article on the origins of the Feast of the Assumption. Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary- Article on the event and the feast, from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Candlemas Candlemas- Feast of the Presentation of the Lord does double duty as the Feast of the Purification of Mary. From James Kiefer's Christian Biographies. Includes prayer in tradition…