saint's feast day
Patron's annual commemoration
A saint's feast day is the annual date on which a Christian saint is honored and commemorated, typically the anniversary of their death or martyrdom.
Catholic and Orthodox churches mark these days with special masses, prayers, and celebrations.
In cultures with strong patron saint traditions, a person's feast day—the day honoring their namesake saint—may be celebrated like a birthday: We're having a party for Maria's feast day.
- MassCatholic worship service
- church bellsBronze instruments in steeples
- martyrVictim for beliefs
- solemnitySerious, dignified quality
- octaveEight-note interval
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Official day of observance
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