Saints & Feasts of the Liturgical Year
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Octave of the Assumption
The octave continues the commemoration of the Assumption, recalling Mary’s faithful obedience and her role in salvation history. Lutherans honor her not as a mediator but as an example of receptive faith, one who received… Read more
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Sts. Timotheus and Symphorian
Timothy was a Roman martyr of the third century, put to death for refusing to surrender the Scriptures to the authorities. Symphorian was a young nobleman of Autun in Gaul, executed around 180 for refusing… Read more
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St. Agapitus
Agapitus was a fifteen-year-old Christian of Praeneste (modern Palestrina, near Rome) who was arrested during the Diocletianic persecution, refused to sacrifice to the gods, and was martyred around 274 after enduring prolonged tortures. His youth… Read more
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Octave of St. Lawrence
The octave continues the commemoration of St. Lawrence, recalling his faithful service and martyrdom. Celebrating his life over multiple days emphasizes the enduring impact of faithful witness, care for the needy, and courage in persecution.… Read more
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Assumption commemorates Mary being taken bodily into heaven at the end of her earthly life. Mary’s life of obedience, humility, and faithfulness stands as a model for all Christians. Lutherans honor her as an… Read more
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Vigil of the Assumption of the BVM
The vigil prepares for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, commemorating her being received into heaven. Mary, mother of our Lord, exemplified faithful obedience to God’s Word, humility, and trust in God’s promises. The… Read more
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St. Tiburtius
St. Tiburtius was an early Christian martyr of Rome who refused to sacrifice to idols. Tradition records that he endured imprisonment and death rather than deny Christ. His steadfastness encouraged fellow believers and strengthened the… Read more
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St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr
St. Lawrence, one of the seven deacons of Rome, cared for the Church’s poor and defended its temporal and spiritual needs. Martyred in 258 under Emperor Valerian, he remained faithful, even as he was roasted… Read more
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St. Mary Magdalene
Mary of Magdala stands among the most compelling figures in all of the Gospels. Healed by our Lord of seven demons (Luke 8:2), she followed Him throughout His ministry, stood at the foot of the… Read more
All Saints, the evangelical catholic church in Jonesboro, Arkansas
All Saints parish, located at 1812 Rains Street, is a vibrant & welcoming community of faith, delivering Christ to the greater Jonesboro area, & holding fast to Scripture and the true catholic faith as confessed in the Book of Concord.
We are a Christ-centered, cross-focused, catholic, orthodox, and liturgical parish, and a member of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Learn more at allsaintsjonesboro.org
