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The following lists some of the major church holidays. Next to each holiday below is the Syriac translation, click on that word to learn more about that holiday. |
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Church Feasts (Holidays) |
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Church Fasts |
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The church recognizes 6 primary fasts:
1. The Great Lent: Forty eight days prior to Easter. 2. Fast of Nineveh: Three days starting on the Monday of the third week prior to the Great Lent. 3. Advent: Fifteen days starting on the 15th of December. 4. Fast of the Apostles: Three days starting on the 29th of June. 5. Assumption of the Virgin Mary: Five days starting on the 15th of August. 6. Wednesday and Friday Fast: Every Wednesday and Friday around the year, except the 50 days between Easter and Pentecost and any feast of the Lord or the Virgin Mary. |
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ܡܕܪܫܬܐ ܕܚܕܒܫܒܐ ܕܣܘܪ̈ܝܝܐ ܬܪ̈ܝܨܝ ܫܘܒܚܐ ܒܐܡܪܝܟܐ ܘܟܢܕܐ |
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Annunciation |
Announcement by the arch angel Gabriel to Mary about the virgin birth |
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Christmas |
Mawludo |
The birth of Jesus Christ |
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Presentation |
When Jesus was first presented at the temple at 8 days old to St. Simeon |
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Epiphany |
Baptism of Jesus Christ |
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Transfiguration |
Appearing of Jesus to 3 of His disciples in His full Glory |
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Holy Week: |
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Palm Sunday |
Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem before the Passover |
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Maundy Thursday |
also known as Thursday of Passion, Last Supper, Washing of the feet |
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Good Friday |
Crucifixion and death of Jesus |
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Easter Sunday |
Resurrection of Jesus
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Ascension |
Jesus’ rise into heaven |
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Holy Cross Day |
Exaltation of the cross of Jesus |