Saints & Feasts of the Liturgical Year

  • St. Sylvester I, Bishop of Rome

    St. Sylvester I served as bishop of Rome during the reign of Emperor Constantine, a period when Christianity moved from persecution to legal recognition. Though later legend embellished his role, Sylvester’s historical significance lies in… Read more

  • St. Thomas of Canterbury (Thomas Becket) (d. 1170)

    St. Thomas Becket (1119–1170), Archbishop of Canterbury, was martyred while defending the Church’s freedom to proclaim God’s law and Gospel. Once a close ally of King Henry II, Thomas resisted royal interference in ecclesiastical matters… Read more

  • The Holy Innocents

    The Holy Innocents are the children of Bethlehem who were killed by order of King Herod in his attempt to destroy the newborn Christ (Matthew 2:16–18). Though they did not consciously confess Christ, the Church… Read more

  • St. John, Apostle and Evangelist

    St. John, the son of Zebedee, was called by Christ to follow Him and became part of Jesus’ closest circle (Mark 1:19–20). Known as “the disciple whom Jesus loved” (John 13:23), John stood at the… Read more

  • St. Stephen, Deacon and Proto-Martyr (d. c. 34)

    St. Stephen was one of the first seven deacons appointed to serve the Church in Jerusalem (Acts 6:1–6). Described as “full of grace and power,” he boldly proclaimed Christ before the Sanhedrin, tracing God’s saving… Read more

  • Nativity of Our Lord

    The Nativity of Our Lord celebrates the incarnation of Christ, God becoming man to redeem sinners. This feast emphasizes God’s mercy, humility, and faithfulness, revealing the Savior to the world. Lutherans recognize the Nativity as… Read more

  • Vigil of the Nativity

    The Vigil of the Nativity prepares for the celebration of Christ’s birth. It emphasizes anticipation, prayer, and reflection on the mystery of the Incarnation, reminding the faithful of God’s plan of salvation fulfilled in Christ.… Read more

  • St. Thomas (d. c. 72)

    St. Thomas the Apostle, remembered for his initial doubt, became a bold and faithful missionary after witnessing the risen Christ and confessing, “My Lord and my God.” Early Christian tradition holds that he traveled eastward,… Read more

  • Vigil of St. Thomas

    The vigil prepares the Church to celebrate St. Thomas, the apostle who initially doubted Christ’s resurrection but later confessed Him with unwavering faith. The vigil invites reflection on preparation, repentance, and openness to God’s revelation… Read more

  • Ember Days in Advent — A Christian Discipline of Prayer, Penitence, and Thanksgiving

    Advent is a season of watchful waiting and joyful expectation, as we prepare to celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, both in the Incarnation at Bethlehem and in His promised return at the end of all… Read more

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