What are the feast days in January?
January
- January: Octave Day of Christmas, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Solemnity.
- January: Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, bishops and doctors of the Church – Memorial.
- January: The Most Holy Name of Jesus – Optional Memorial.
What saint is celebrated in January?
Catholic Feast Days Celebrated In January 2019
| w | Sunday |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 Epiphany[Solemnity] Saint André Bessette, religious |
| 2 | 13 Baptism of the Lord[Feast] Saint Hilary of Poitiers, bishop and doctor[Optional] |
| 3 | 20 Saint Fabian, pope and martyr[Optional] Saint Sebastian, martyr[Optional] |
| 4 | 27 Saint Angela Merici, virgin[Optional] |
What are the holy days in January 2021?
Holy Days of Obligation in the 2021 Year
| Date | Holiday name | Is obligatory in 2021? |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2021 | Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Yes |
| Thursday, May 13, 2021 | Ascension of Jesus | Yes |
| Sunday, August 15, 2021 | Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Yes |
| Monday, November 1, 2021 | All Saints’ Day | No |
What feast day is January 13?
Saint Hilary of Poitiers, Latin Hilarius, (born c. 315, Poitiers, Gaul—died c. 367, Poitiers; feast day January 13), Gallo-Roman doctor of the church who as bishop of Poitiers was a champion of orthodoxy against Arianism (q.v.) and was the first Latin writer to introduce Greek doctrine to Western Christendom.
What is the meaning of the Epiphany January 6?
A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.
What saint day is January 25?
On January 25 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Gregory the Theologian and Archbishop of Constantinople, who was also one of the Three Holy Hierarchs, along with Saint Basil the Great and Saint John Chrysostom.
What Catholic holiday is today 2021?
A List of Catholic Holidays in the 2021 Year
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| Monday, November 1, 2021 | All Saints’ Day |
| Wednesday, December 8, 2021 | The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary |
| Friday, December 24, 2021 | Christmas (observed) |
| Saturday, December 25, 2021 | Christmas |
What are the feast days of the Catholic Church?
A Look at Catholic Holy Days
| Date | Holy Day |
|---|---|
| August 15 | The Assumption of Mary (The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) |
| October 1 | Feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux |
| November 1 | All Saints’ Day |
| December 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception |