The Feast of the Ascension is the fortieth day after Easter Sunday, which commemorates the Ascension of Christ into heaven, according to Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51, and Acts 1:2.

MANILA, Philippines — The annual Feast of the Black Nazarene on Thursday, January 9, left piles of trash scattered around the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, where thousands of Catholic devotees ...

As a result, a January 30 feast day commemorating all three in common was instituted around 1100 under the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos. The Three Hierarchs contributed not only with their ...

President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. joined millions of Catholic Filipinos in observing the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Thursday, calling the significance of the annual religious celebration.

The Feast of Black Nazarene is a yearly celebration held every 9th of January. Devotees flock yearly to celebrate the occasion as a sign of their thanksgiving for all the blessings they received.

Peter’s Square on Feb. 2, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord. The Holy Father also renewed his urgent appeal for peace in conflict zones worldwide, particularly in the Democratic Republic ...

Visit the homepage for more information. A: There are many Marian feast days celebrated in the Catholic Church, but the principal ones are the Solemnity of Mary, the Presentation of Our Lord in the ...

January 1 Feast of St. Basil – Orthodox Christian ... Note: The Eastern Church observes this holiday on June 10th. June 1 - 3 Shavuot – Jewish The Jewish celebration of Moses’ descent from Mt. Sinai ...

The Feast of Brigid, also known as Imbolc, marks the arrival of longer, warmer days and the early signs of spring on February 1. The word Imbolc means literally "in the belly" in the old Irish ...

MANILA, Philippines — This year's celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene marks the first time it is celebrated as a national liturgical feast. This follows the Catholic Bishops ...

The Feast of the Black Nazarene, also known as Quiapo Fiesta, is one of the most significant religious events in the Philippines, attracting millions of devotees. Held annually on January 9 in the ...