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Wed. 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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Thu. 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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Fri. 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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Sat. 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. 7/2
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12:15 PM
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> Holy Eucharist Service
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Thu. 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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Sat. 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. 7/9
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12:15 PM
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> Holy Eucharist Service
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Tue. 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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Wed. 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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Thu. 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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Sat. 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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Sun. 7/16
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12:15 PM
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> Holy Eucharist Service
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Mon. 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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Commemoration: William White
William White,
Bishop of Pennsylvania
and
First Presiding Bishop of the
Church in the USA,
d. 1836
[IMAGE]
From the Society of Archbishop Justus:
Before the American Revolution, there were no bishops in the colonies (partly because t...
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Tue. 7/18
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Commemoration: St. Macrina
Saint Macrina the Younger,
Nun and Teacher of the Faith,
d. 379
[IMAGE]
From the Society of Archbishop Justus:
Basil the Great is remembered as the founder of Eastern monasticism. All Eastern Orthodox monks are Basilian monks and follow a ...
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Wed. 7/19
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Commemoration: St. Gregory of Nyssa
Saint Gregory of Nyssa,
Bishop of Nyssa
and
Teacher of the Faith,
d. 396
[IMAGE]
From the Society of Archbishop Justus:
Gregory of Nyssa (c330-c395), his brother Basil the Great, and Basil's best friend Gregory of Nazianzus, are known c...
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Thu. 7/20
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Commemoration: Margaret of Antioch
Margaret of Antioch,
Martyr,
4th c.
[IMAGE]
The Story of Saint Margaret of Antioch (from Saints, Feast, Family):
She was the daughter of a pagan priest at Antioch in Pisidia. Also known as Marina, she was converted to Christianity, where...
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Sat. 7/22
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Commemoration: Mary Magdalene
Saint Mary Magdalene
"The Apostle to the Apostles"
and the
First Witness to Christ's Resurrection
[IMAGE]
From the Society of Archbishop Justus:
Mary Magdalene is mentioned in the Gospels as being among the women of Galilee who followed Jes...
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Sun. 7/23
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Commemoration: St. Birgitta of Sweden
Saint Birgitta of Sweden
Foundress and Devotional Writer
d. 1373
[IMAGE]
Altarpiece in Salem church, Södermanland, Sweden (restored digitally)
From the Society of Archbishop Justus:
Birgitta (Bridget) Birgerstotter was born in Sweden ...
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