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In order, most important first: Solemnities, Feasts, Memorials and Optional Memorials.

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What are saints days?

Saints days, or feast days, are the specific days set aside by the Church to honor a certain saint. Each saint is assigned a day during the year when they are honored at Mass. Since there are so many thousands of saints, each saint must share his or her special day with several other saints.


Why do people celebrate saint feast days?

We celebrate any feast day to honor particular saints for their great service to God and Christianity. When we honor the saints, we honor their Creator - God. Much the same as if we honor a great painting or sculpture or piece of music, we honor the person who created it.


What is All Saints Day referred to as?

All Saints Day When we honor all the saints in Heaven, especially those known only to God. In earlier days it was referred to as All Hallows' Day.


Why do Catholics worship the saints since this not in the bible?

Catholics do not worship the saints. Worship is reserved for God alone. We honor, or venerate, the saints as wonderful role models and intercessors. When we honor the saints, we also honor their Creator. Much the same as when we honor a great painting, or scupture or piece of music, we honor the artist. Saints make much better role models than athletes, rock stars actors and actresses who seem to be worshiped by all-too-many people these days. That is not in the bible either.


What do you do on feast days?

Feast days are usually celebratory, in honor of saints. For instance, during the feast day of St. Nicholas, those celebrating the holiday do so by giving small gifts to children, in honor of the kindness and generosity of St. Nicholas of Myra.


When are patron saints days?

Each patron saint has their own special day to be celebrated, known as their feast day. These feast days vary depending on the saint and are usually on the anniversary of their death or another significant event in their life. It's a beautiful way to honor and remember the saint's life and teachings.


Why so priests wear red on saints days?

Priests wear red on saints days as a symbol of martyrdom and sacrifice. Red is associated with the blood shed by martyrs and serves as a reminder of their faith and dedication to their beliefs. It is a way to honor and commemorate the saints who died for their religious convictions.


Why does the Church have a Calendar?

It lays out the liturgical year indicates periods such as Lent, Easter, Advent, Christmas, and also special days and feasts for saints.


What things do Catholics do to show how important the Virgin Mary is?

There are special feast days in honor of Mary, also many Catholics pray the Rosary in her honor. They also talk about her in many/almost all catholic schools.


What saints have feasts days in August?

There are hundreds of saints with feast days in August. If you can narrow your question down to one day, I can help you.


Are all days in France saints days?

Every day of the year is the feast day of several saints in France or anywhere else in the world.


What are Days of devotion on feast of local saints called?

Pattern Days