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Fri. 6/18
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Commemoration: African Martyr Bernard Mizeki
Bernard Mizeki,
Catechist and Martyr in Rhodesia,
d. 1896
[IMAGE]
From the Society of Archbishop Justus:
Bernard Mizeki was born in Portuguese East Africa (Mozambique) in about 1861. When he was twelve or a little older, he left his home an...
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Sat. 6/19
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Commemoration: Sundar Singh
Sundar Singh,
Evangelist in India
and Teacher of the Faith,
d. 1929
[IMAGE]
From Our Daily Bread:
Sundar was born into a Sikh family in Punjab where he grew up questioning Christianity & Hinduism. Sikhism is a sect within Hindui...
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Sun. 6/20
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12:15 PM
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Tue. 6/22
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Commemoration: St. Alban
Saint Alban,
First Martyr of Britain,
d. 209 / 304 a.d.
[IMAGE]
While Christianity was practiced in the British isles by (approx) 60 a.d., Saint Alban is the first recorded Christian martyr in Britain. Originally thought to have died...
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Thu. 6/24
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The Nativity of John the Baptist
The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
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Zechariah (a priest) and his wife Elizabeth were an aged, devout, childless couple. One day, when Zechariah was serving in the temple, he was visited by the Angel Gabrielle who told Zechari...
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Sun. 6/27
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Commemoration: Cyril of Alexandria
Cyril of Alexandria,
Bishop and Teacher of the Faith,
d. 444
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Cyril was the Archbishop of Alexandria in Egypt. An oft ill-tempered man, Cyril began his career as archbishop "with impulsive, often violent, actions. He pillaged...
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12:15 PM
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> Holy Eucharist Service
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Mon. 6/28
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Commemoration: St. Irenaeus of Lyons
Saint Irenaeus,
Bishop of Lyons
and
Teacher of the Faith,
d. 202
[IMAGE]
Irenaeus was likely born in a province of Asia Minor, where he heard the preaching of St. Polycarp, who had been taught by the Apostle John. Many Asian mis...
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Tue. 6/29
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The Martyrdom of St. Peter and St. Paul
The Martyrdom of
St. Peter and St. Paul
[IMAGE]
Artist Unknown
"Both apostles share the same feast day, for these two were one; And even though they suffered on different days, they were as one. Peter went first, and Paul followed. And so we ...
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Wed. 6/30
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Commemoration: Early Martyrs in Rome
Early Martyrs in Rome
[IMAGE]
"Christians in the Arena" by FYODOR BRONNIKOV
In 64 a.d., a massive fire ravaged Rome for six long days. In all, the fire destroyed over half of Rome and left half of the city's occupants homeless. At the ...
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Thu. 7/1
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>Commemoration: Catherine Winkworth
Catherine Winkworth
Hymnwriter and Educator
d. 1878
[IMAGE]
From the Society of Archbishop Justus:
Catherine Winkworth was born in London in 1827, and spent most of her life in Manchester. In 1845 she went to Dresden, Germany, to stay for a ...
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Sun. 7/4
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12:15 PM
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> Holy Eucharist Service
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Tue. 7/6
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>Commemoration: John Huss
John Huss
Priest and Martyr
d. 1415
[IMAGE]
From the Society of Archbishop Justus:
John Huss (Jan Hus) was born in Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic) in about 1371. He received a master's degree from Charles University in Prague in 139...
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Thu. 7/8
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>Commemoration: Priscilla and Aquila
Priscilla and Aquila
Missionaries and
Companions of the Apostle Paul
[IMAGE]
From the Society of Archbishop Justus:
When Paul came to Corinth (probably in the year 50), he met Priscilla (or Prisca) and her husband Aquila, tentmakers by tr...
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Sun. 7/11
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>Commemoration: Benedict of Nursia
Benedict of Nursia
Abbot and Founder of the Benedictine Order
d. 540
[IMAGE]
A depiction of St. Benedict of Nursia by Fra Angelico. (Credit: Public domain/via Wikimedia Commons.)
From the Society of Archbishop Justus:
Benedict was born at...
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12:15 PM
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> Holy Eucharist Service
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Mon. 7/12
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>Commemoration: Nathan Söderblom
Nathan Söderblom
Nobel Peace Prize Winner,
Church Reformer,
Archbishop of Uppsala and Primate of the Church of Sweden
d. 1931
[IMAGE]
From the Society of Archbishop Justus:
(From the Lutheran Calendar)
Nathan Söderblom was born...
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Tue. 7/13
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>Commemoration: Saint Silas
Saint Silas
Missionary Companion of St. Paul
[IMAGE]
From the Society of Archbishop Justus:
Silas is chiefly remembered as the companion of the Apostle Paul who was arrested with him at Philippi (Acts 16:19-40). They were beaten severely and ...
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Thu. 7/15
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>Commemoration: Olga and Vladimir
Olga and Vladimir
First Christian Rulers in Russia
[IMAGE]
From the Society of Archbishop Justus:
Olga (or Helga), born in about 890, was the wife of Prince Igor of Russia, and after his death in 945 she was regent for their son. She appears...
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Sat. 7/17
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Commemoration: Bartolome de Las Casas
Bartolome de Las Casas,
Missionary, Priest, and
Defender of the Oppressed
d. 1566
[IMAGE]
"Fray Bartolomé de las Casas"
by Felix Parra (1845-1919) done in 1875
on display at the Museo Nacional de Arte in Mexico City
From the Socie...
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