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crescent
(Encyclopedia) crescent, emblematic representation of the quarter moon. The crescent and star, ancient Byzantine symbols that became the emblems of Constantinople, were also assumed as the standard…A Tale of Two Easters
Why two celebrations? Related Links Easter Features Quick Guide to the Dates of Passover and Easter Sweet Easter Facts Movable Feasts Kosher for Passover Eastern Orthodox…purgatory
(Encyclopedia) purgatorypurgatorypûrgˈətôrˌē [key] [Lat.,=place of purging], in the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, the state after death in which the soul destined for heaven is purified.…Eastern Orthodoxy
Eastern Orthodoxy comprises the faith and practices stemming from ancient churches in the eastern part of the Roman Empire. It encompasses Orthodox churches in communion with the see of…History of the Roman (Julian) Calendar
The Romans were superstitious that even numbers were unlucky, so their months were 29 or 31 days long Related Links History of the Calendar History of the Lunar Calendar…Christianity
Eastern OrthodoxyEastern Rite ChurchesRoman CatholicismRoman Catholic Church HierarchyProtestantismU.S. Protestant Groups Christianity is a monotheistic religion founded by the followers of…Orthodox Christian Holidays, 2010-2030
Top of Page The Orthodox Church is one of the oldest Christian denominations, with a rich history and tradition that spans many centuries and countries, from Russia and Greece to the Middle East and…August—History of the Month's Origin
A history of the month's name by Borgna Brunner Related Links Julius CaesarAugustusThe Roman EmpireHistory of the CalendarPerpetual CalendarNames of the MonthsGregorian Calendar HistoryThe…The Major Faiths (concise table)
JudaismChristianityIslamHinduismBuddhismFounderThe Hebrew leader Abraham founded Judaism around 2000 B.C. Moses gave the Jews the Torah around 1250 B.C. Jesus Christ, who was crucified…Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030
Here are the dates of the most important (moving) Christian holidays through 2030. Many holidays move in the calendar year based off of the date of Easter, which is tied to the lunar Jewish calendar…Trending
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