feast day
Example Sentences
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Every 11th of November, on the feast day of its patron saint, San Martín erupts in a wild spectacle that has occurred almost uninterrupted since 1735.
From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2024
The 6 January Christian feast day of Epiphany, when observers celebrate the visit to Jesus by the Magi - commonly known as the Three Kings, or Wise Men - is widely celebrated in Spain.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2024
Pilgrims in Cuba made their way to the shrine of St. Lazarus, the Roman Catholic saint considered the protector of the sick, while in Guatemala people celebrated the feast day of Saint Thomas.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2023
On Friday, Catholics will celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, a feast day meant for the faithful to reflect on God’s love for mankind.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2023
She is not coming back until after the Virgencita’s feast day on the 21st as her whole family is making the pilgrimage to Higuey We are having Rest &r Silence before lights-out.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
