Beheading of Saint John the Baptist Feast Day 2019

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On August 29, The Orthodox and The Catholic Churches commemorate the beheading of John The Baptist. A strict fast is kept on this day. I invite you to read a detailed account of the Biblical event here: https://greekcitytimes.com/2019/08/29/beheading-of-john-the-baptist/ and here: https://catholicexchange.com/memorial-of-the-passion-of-saint-john-the-baptist.

Feast Day of Prophet Elijah, 2019

Prophet Elias Elijah in front of the cave hand painted Greek Orthodox Icon
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Every year, on the 20th of July, the Orthodox Church commemorates Prophet Elijah (Elias). The Holy Prophet Elijah was born in Tishba of Gilead into the Levite tribe 900 years before the Incarnation of the Word of God. Elijah is one of the greatest of the prophets, and the first dedicated to virginity in the • Read More »