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The Question: Why does Easter occur at different times each year? The Answer: Easter, for Western churches, is calculated as the first Sunday…Urban II
(Encyclopedia) Urban II, c.1042–1099, pope (1088–99), a Frenchman named Odo (or Eudes) of Lagery; successor of Victor III. He studied at Reims and became a monk at Cluny. He went to Rome, as prior of…Alexander III, pope
(Encyclopedia) Alexander III, d. 1181, pope (1159–81), a Sienese named Rolandus [Bandinelli?], successor of Adrian IV. He was a canonist who had studied law under Gratian and had taught at Bologna.…Passover
(Encyclopedia) Passover, in Judaism, one of the most important and elaborate of religious festivals. Its celebration begins on the evening of the 14th of Nisan (first month of the religious calendar…investiture
(Encyclopedia) investiture, in feudalism, ceremony by which an overlord transferred a fief to a vassal or by which, in ecclesiastical law, an elected cleric received the pastoral ring and staff (the…Coca-Cola 600
Coca-Cola 600 Held over 400 laps on 1.5-mile oval at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Previously known as World 600 (1960-85). It has been Coca-Cola 600 since 1986 (in 2002, sponsors…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…Thomas SMITH, Congress, PA (1846)
SMITH, Thomas, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Pennsylvania, birth date unknown; resided in Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pa.; member of the State house of representatives,…SMITH, Thomas, Congress, PA (1846)
SMITH, Thomas, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Pennsylvania, birth date unknown; resided in Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pa.; member of the State house of representatives, 1806…Jonas Martin FROST, Congress, TX (1942)
FROST Jonas Martin , a Representative from Texas; born in Glendale, Los Angeles County, Calif., January 1, 1942; graduated from R.L. Paschal High School, Fort Worth, Tex., 1960; B.A. and B.J.,…Trending
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