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What was Philippines named before it was Philippines?
At first, Chinese traders used to call it "MAI"(ma-ee). When Ferdinand Magellan discovered it, he called it archipelago of St. Lazarus/archipelago of St. Lazaro because on the day he first stepped in the Philippines, it was St. Lazarus' feast day. After several years of conquering the Philippines, he named it Philippines to honor king Philip II of Spain. Filipinas, on the other hand, is the Tagalog/Filipino translation of the English word Philippines.It was recognized and declared as Philippines(feely-phins) by the Americans and Spaniards as well.(the Americans followed after the Spanish occupation in the Philippines for 333 years)
What did Saint Nicholas do to come up with Santa?
St. Nicholas did not come up with Santa. Santa was basically invented by the commercial industry as a gimmick to improve sales at Christmas. Nicholas, whose feast day is on December 6, is celebrated in many areas of the world, especially parts of Europe, but, in reality, has no connection to Christmas and, therefore, no connection to Santa.
What is the most important feast of the Church year?
Easter is the second most important day of the Church year. The most important feast day is Pentecost. Had there been no Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles, the Church would never have gotten off the ground. Pentecost is considered the birthday of the Church. So Easter and Pentecost are both important feast days in the Catholic Church.
Who gave the name Philippines?
During the ancient Greeks' time, Claudius Ptolemy included the set of islands in a map he made. He called the islands "Maniolas."Traders from China favored the name "Ma-yi", which means "Land of Gold" as a name for the archipelago.In 1512, the islands were given the name "Archipelago of St. Lazarus" by Ferdinand Magellan because his group arrived on the islands during the Feast of St. Lazarus.A few years after Magellan, Ruy Lopez de Villalobosrenamed the country "Felipinas" in honor of Prince Felipe (later crowned as King Philip II). The name evolved into "Filipinas" during the Spanish time. After that, the Americans called it "The Philippine Islands." Finally, it was called the "Republic of the Philippines" in 1946.
How do the suitors respond to Telemachus and Halitherses?
The suitors dismiss Telemachus and Halitherses' warnings and continue to feast and disrespect Odysseus' household, showing no regard for their advice or authority. They mock and belittle them, refusing to heed their words.
When is Saint Philip's feast day?
The feast of Philip the Apostle is May 3rd on the Roman Calendar and November 14 onn the Greek Calendar.
Is Saint Simon's feast on October 28?
Yes, the feast day of Saint Simon the Apostle is on October 28. He shares the day with Saint Jude Thaddeus.
When is the feast day of Saint John the Apostle?
December 27 is the feast day of Saint John the Apostle.
Which apostle does NOT have a feast day?
Judas Isacriot was an apostle but is not a saint. Therefore, no feast day.
When is the feast day of Saint Boniface?
The feast day of Saint Boniface, the Apostle of Germany, is on June 5.
Which apostle has a September 21 feast day?
The feast of Saint Matthew the Apostle is celebrated on September 21.
Which apostle's feast day is September 21?
The feast day of Saint Matthew the Apostle is on September 21.
When is the feast day of Saint Philip Neri?
May 26 is the feast day of Philip Neri.
What is the feast day of Saint Thomas?
The feast of St. Thomas the Apostle is July 3.
What does Saint Philip eat on his feast day?
If Philip has a feast day, that means he has died and in Heaven where there is no need to eat.
When was St. Judas' feast?
Judas, the apostle who betrayed Our Lord, is not a saint and, therefore, has no feast day.
When is the patron saint of Scotland's saint day?
The feast of St. Andrew the Apostle is on November 30.
