Calendar of saints

The Schism of 1054 (also known as the Great Schism, the East-West Schism and the 1000 Year Schism) was a defining moment in Christianity’s two thousand year history, dividing "Chalcedonian" Christianity into two separate Church bodies of which would become Western (Roman) Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. Though there is a broad historical, theological and religious consensus that the official break of communion is dated to the year 1054 C.E., when Pope Leo IX and Patriarch Michael I excommunicated

“Victor I, Saint, Pope (189-198 or 199), date of birth unknown. The “Liber Pontificalis” makes him a “native of Africa” and gives his father the name of Felix” (The Original Catholic Encyclopedia). “Pontificate: 186 or 189 to 197 or 201. Most sources agree that Victor

Life and times Jeremiah was born and grew up in the village of Anathoth, a few miles northeast of Jerusalem, in a priestly family. In his childhood he must have learned some of the traditions of his people, particularly the prophecies of Hosea, whose influence can be seen in his early messages. The era in which Jeremiah lived was one of transition for the ancient Near East. The Assyrian empire, which had been dominant for two centuries, declined and fell. Its capital, Nineveh, was captured in 612

strongly associate myself with is Coptic Orthodoxy. There are many branches of Christianity all over the world today and Coptic Orthodoxy is one that is constantly growing. Coptic Orthodoxy is a branch of Christianity influenced by the teachings of Saint Mark in Egypt. Many refer to this faith as being “Coptic”. It is not significantly unique to just the United States of California. There are Coptic Orthodox Christians all over the world today and the numbers are always on the rise. This branch was

Many other days are marked to celebrate events or people, but are not strictly holidays as time off work is rarely given. [edit]Unofficial holidays See also Category: Unofficial observances These are holidays that are not traditionally marked on calendars. These holidays are celebrated by various groups and individuals. Some promote a cause, others recognize historical events not officially recognized, and others are "funny" holidays celebrated with humorous intent. For example, Monkey Day celebrated

here are many special or holy days held throughout the year by the Buddhist community. Many of these days celebrate the birthdays of Bodhisattvas in the Mahayana tradition or other significant dates in the Buddhist calendar. The most significant celebration happens every May on the night of the full moon, when Buddhist all over the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha over 2,500 years ago. It has become to be known as Buddha Day. Buddhist Festivals are always joyful occasions

“The Zinacanteco Indians of Highland Chiapas have drawn on their prehistoric part, their four centuries under Spanish conquerors, and their current confrontation with the modern world in fashioning their present way of life”1. Consequently, it is quite clear that the Zinacantan language, Tzotzil, is affected by this unique blending of cultures. Language is, of course, a key feature of the Zinacantecos' religion, but religion is not an isolated concept in the Zinacantecos' society. It is, indeed,

that was not adequate for farming; therefore, they had to invent other ways to farm. Along with these inventions, the indigenous people were busy with other things. Pyramids were being built, trading was occurring between the different regions, calendars were being designed, and several writing systems were being created. Before the Europeans made contact,

French Revolution: The Influences When the Enlightenment occurred, it established some modern-day ideals such as religious toleration, separation of powers, and natural rights. These Enlightened principles eventually spread throughout France, causing the people to question the current state of their society, and ultimately causing the French Revolution. Montesquieu and Voltaire were two very major Enlightenment figures whose beliefs had a huge impact on the French Revolution. The ever-growing

Order. He was sent to study in Rome where he was ordained a priest in 1918. After ordination, Father Maximilian returned to Polska in 1919 and began spreading his militia of the Immaculata movement of mother consecration, which he based on Gregorian calendar month sixteen, 1917. In 1927, he established an evangelization center close to national capital referred to as Niepokalanow, the “City of the Immaculate.” By 1939, the City had enlarged from eighteen friars to almost 900, making it the largest Catholic