Saints & Feasts of the Liturgical Year
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St. Cecilia (d. c. 230)
St. Cecilia, a Roman virgin and martyr, is celebrated for her dedication to Christ and her witness in the midst of persecution. Tradition emphasizes her love for music as a form of praise to God,… Read more
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St. Elisabeth of Hungary (1207–1231)
St. Elisabeth, a princess of Hungary, devoted her life to the poor and sick, practicing humility, charity, and self-denial. She founded hospitals and gave generously, reflecting Christ’s compassion. Despite courtly responsibilities and opposition, she remained… Read more
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Saints Nereus and Achilleus of Terracina
Nereus and Achilleus were first-century soldiers who became Christians. They decided that, as Christians, it was wrong for them to fight for the pagan Roman Empire. So they ran away to the island of Terracina… Read more
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Saint Ambrose of Milan
Today is the Feast of Saint Ambrose, Bishop & Confessor. The appointed readings are Sirach 50:1b–8 and Matthew 5:13-16. Listen to Father Jerome Leckband’s homily from this morning’s Matins service at All Saints. Read more
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Annunciation of Our Lord
Yesterday was the Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lord, in which we remember the announcement of the Christ-Child by the archangel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus’ conception by the Holy Spirit… Read more
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Saint Benedict
Benedict was born into a well-to-do, Christian family in Nursia, Italy, around the year 480 and was sent to Rome to be educated when he was a teenager. He was revolted by the immoral behavior… Read more
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Saint Joseph (Mar. 19)
Homily for the Feast of St. Joseph by Fr. Josh Leigeber IN+J What an incredible example Saint Joseph is of humble faith! And an example that hits home, perhaps, a little bit more than some… Read more
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Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick was born in Britain around the time of the late 4th or early 5th century. His family were of modest means, his father being a Romano-British senator, tax collector, and deacon of the… Read more
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St. Gregory the Great
St. Gregory was born into a wealthy Christian family in the year 540. As a young man he studied law and quickly became governor of Rome as a result of his superior legal acumen. However,… Read more
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Saints Perpetua and Felicitas
Perpetua and Felicitas were Christian women who lived in Roman-controlled Carthage in North Africa in the late second and early third centuries. Perpetua was a young, married noblewoman and new mother; Felicitas was a slave,… Read more
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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.
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