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The Epiphany of the Lord, Nostra Signora di Cana / Our Lady of Cana and Memorials of the Saints - 6 January

The Epiphany of the Lord Epiphany celebrates the visit of the three Kings or iMagi (Wise Men) to the Christ Child, signifying the extension of salvation to the Gentiles.The date of Epiphany, one of the oldest Christian Feasts, is 6 January, the 12th day after Christmas.However, in some countries, the celebration of Epiphany is transferred to the Sunday which falls between 2 January and 8 January…

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The Epiphany of the Lord, Nostra Signora di Cana / Our Lady of Cana and Memorials of the Saints - 6 January

The Epiphany of the Lord, Nostra Signora di Cana / Our Lady of Cana and Memorials of the Saints – 6 January

The Epiphany of the Lord – 6 January:Epiphany celebrates the visit of the three kings or wise men to the Christ Child, signifying the extension of salvation to the Gentiles. The date of Epiphany, one of the oldest Christian Feasts, is 6 January, the 12th day after Christmas. However, in some countries, the celebration of Epiphany is transferred to the Sunday that falls between 2 January and 8…

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The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Nostra Signora di Cana / Our Lady of Cana and Memorials of the Saints - 6 January

The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Nostra Signora di Cana / Our Lady of Cana and Memorials of the Saints – 6 January

The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord – 6 January:Epiphany celebrates the visit of the three kings or wise men to the Christ Child, signifying the extension of salvation to the Gentiles. The date of Epiphany, one of the oldest Christian Feasts, is 6 January, the 12th day after Christmas. However, in some countries, the celebration of Epiphany is transferred to the Sunday that falls between 2…

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Saint of the Day - 6 January - St Felix of Nantes (c 515-584)

Saint of the Day – 6 January – St Felix of Nantes (c 515-584)

Saint of the Day – 6 January – St Felix of Nantes (c 515-584) Bishop of Nantes, Confessor, Evangeliser, Negotiator and peace-maker, Social reformer. Born in c 515 in the Aquitaine region of modern France and died on 6 January 584 of natural causes. Patronages – against famine, against the plague. Additional Memorial – 7 July (translation of relics). The Roman Martyrology states: “In Nantes in…