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The "twelve great feasts," as they
occur in chronological order after September 1, are:
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1) The Nativity of the Virgin Mary
(September 8) |
2) The Elevation of the
Life-giving Cross (September 14) |
3) The Presentation of the Virgin
Mary in the Temple (November 21) |
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4) Christmas (December 25) |
5) Epiphany (January 6) |
6) The Presentation of Christ in
the Temple (February 2) |
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7) The Annunciation (March 25)
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8) Palm Sunday (the Sunday before
Easter) |
9) The Ascension (40 days after
Easter) |
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10) Pentecost (50 days after
Easter) |
11) The Transfiguration (August 6)
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12) The Repose of the Virgin Mary
(August 15) |
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