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111Annunciation — For other uses, see Annunciation (disambiguation). Annunciation by Paolo de Matteis, 1712. The white lily in the angel s hand is symbolic of Mary s purity [1] in Marian art …
112Myrrhbearers — Eastern Orthodox icon of the Myrrhbearing Women at the Tomb of Christ (Kizhi, Russia, 18th century) …
113Ēostre — Ostara redirects here. For other uses, see Ostara (disambiguation). Ostara (1884) by Johannes Gehrts. The goddess flies through the he …
114Octoechos (liturgy) — This article is about the book of liturgical texts set to the ancient Byzantine musical system of eight modes, and their use liturgically. For the musical system itself, see Octoechos. The Octoechos (Greek: Ὀκτώηχος; Slavonic: Октоихъ, Oktoikh,… …
115Lessons in the Liturgy — • The reading of lessons from the Bible, Acts of Martyrs, or approved Fathers of the Church, forms an important element of Christian services in all rites since the beginning Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Lessons in the Liturgy …
116Crucifixion of Jesus — The Crucifixion , by Vouet, 1622, Genoa The crucifixion of Jesus and his ensuing death is an event that occurred during the 1st century AD. Jesus, who Christians believe is the Son of God as well as the Messiah, was arrested, tried, and sentenced …
117Ducasse de Mons — The dragon and the white men The Ducasse de Mons or Doudou is a popular festival that happens every year during the Trinity Sunday (57 days after Easter) in the town of Mons in Belgium. It is recognized as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and… …
118Mid-Pentecost — The twelve year old child Jesus in the temple (Russian icon, XV XVI cent.) Observed by Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Christians using the Byzantine Rite …
119Spring break — For other uses, see Spring break (disambiguation). Panama City Beach, Florida, during spring break Spring break – also known as March break, Study week or Reading week in the United Kingdom and some parts of Canada – is a recess in early spring… …
120Ceremonial use of lights — Religious services often make use of a combination of light and darkness. The ceremonial use of lights is found in the practice of many religions. Candles are extremely common and other forms of light, whether fire or other, are also used.… …
