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Boxing Day is primarily observed in the United Kingdom. On December 26 families 'box' clothing, food and other items to give to the needy. St. Stephen was a deacon appointed by the apostles to distribute alms to the poor.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSt. Stephen was the first martyr after the Ascension of Our Lord. He was given the first day after we celebrate Our Lord's birth to honor this.
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December 26th is the holy day of what saint?
St Stephens
When is the feast day of Saint Stephen?
December 26 is the feast of Stephen.December 26th, the day after Christmas.
What is the feast of St. Stephen?
The Feast of Stephen mentioned in the song 'Good King Wenceslas' is the feast day of St Stephen which is the 26th of December.
Which saint's day is on December the 26th?
Among others, December 26 is the feast of Saint Stephen, Deacon and Martyr.
Which date is Stephen's Day?
The feast of Srephen, also know as Boxing Day, falls on December 26 each year.
What is the 'Feast of Stephen'?
St. Stephens Day is the Christian festival (feast) that commemorates St. Stephen, who by Christian tradition was the first Christian to be martyred for his faith.(Book of Acts chapters 6, 7 & 8)It is 26 December, the day after Christmas Day.The Feast of St. Stephen the First Martyr is December 26.
Who is the patron saint of boxing day?
Saint Stephen From song Good King Wenceslas ... on the feast of Stephen.
When is Saint Anastasia's feast day?
The feast day of Saint Anastasia of Sirmium is on December 25.
What day of the week was December 26th 1964?
December 26th, 1964 fell on a Saturday.
When is the feast day of Juan Diego?
The feast day of Saint Juan Diego in on December 9.
Is the feast of St. Nicholas a holiday in December?
His feast day is on December 6.
Why is December 26th called 'Boxing Day'?
december 26th is beleived to be called boxing day because its the day you get rid of all your preasent boxes.
