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The [[Lutheranism|Lutheran Church]] has, from the time of the Reformation, continued the [[Veneration#Christianity|remembrance of saints]]. The theological basis for this remembrance may be best illustrated in the words of the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]]: "Seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us."<ref>Hebrews 12:1</ref> |
The [[Lutheranism|Lutheran Church]] has, from the time of the Reformation, continued the [[Veneration#Christianity|remembrance of saints]]. The theological basis for this remembrance may be best illustrated in the words of the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]]: "Seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us."<ref>Hebrews 12:1</ref> The [[Apology of the Augsburg Confession]] states that the remembrance of the saints has three parts: "The first is thanksgiving. For we ought to give thanks to God because He has shown examples of mercy; because He has shown that He wishes to save men; because He has given teachers or other gifts to the Church. And these gifts, as they are the greatest, should be amplified, and the saints themselves should be praised, who have faithfully used these gifts, just as Christ praises faithful business-men (Matt. 25:21, 23). The second service is the strengthening of our faith; when we see the denial forgiven Peter, we also are encouraged to believe the more that grace truly superabounds over sin (Rom. 5:20). The third honor is the imitation, first, of faith, then of the other virtues, which every one should imitate according to his calling."<ref>Apology of the Augsburg Confession, XXI.4-6</ref> |
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As a result, the Lutheran reformers retained a robust calendar of saints to be commemorated throughout the year. In addition to the saints found in Holy Scripture, such saints as [[Saint Lawrence]] and [[Saint Martin of Tours]] were retained on the Calendar, as were even extra-Biblical commemorations like the [[Assumption of Mary|Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary]]. Following the Reformation, most especially in the latter half of the twentieth century, many names were added to the Calendar, both new names and restored pre-Reformation commemorations. |
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| ⚫ | The Calendar found below is a listing which aims to give a sense of the primary annual festivals and events that are celebrated liturgically by various Lutheran Churches in the English-speaking world. The calendars of the [[Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod]] (LCMS) and the [[Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]] (ELCA) in their present forms are listed below, as found in the 2006 ''[[Lutheran Service Book]]'' of the [[Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod|LCMS]], and the 2006 ''[[Evangelical Lutheran Worship]]'' of the [[Evangelical Lutheran Church in America|ELCA]]. In additiontothese, some historic observances not currently found on the aforementioned calendars but appearing in earlier Lutheran uses are also provided. |
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| ⚫ | While extensive, the Lutheran sanctoral calendarisnot presently as strictly ranked as that of the [[General Roman Calendar|Roman Catholic Church]]. Principal feasts are marked with '''BOLD CAPS''', feastsofChrist with '''''bold italics''''' and other major feasts with '''bold text'''. If applicable, the country where a particular observed is also noted, if it is not commonly observed on that date in North America. For individuals, the date given is generally the date of their death or "heavenly birthday." The [[Liturgical colors|liturgical color]] for [[vestment]]s and [[parament]]s is noted as follows: White (W), Red (R) or Violet (V). Commemorations are noted as being specific to the LCMS, ELCA,oran earlier source with a note following each entry, though commemorations and festivals held in common are not annotated. |
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For further information on the development of the calendar, see [[Liturgical calendar (Lutheran)]]. |
For further information on the development of the calendar, see [[Liturgical calendar (Lutheran)]]. |
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==January== |
==January== |
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[[File:Gregor-Chora.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Gregory of Nazianzus]] |
[[File:Gregor-Chora.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Gregory of Nazianzus]] |
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*1 [[Feast of the |
*1 '''''[[Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus]]''''' (W) |
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*2 [[Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe]], pastor, renewer of the church, 1872 ( |
*2 [[Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe]], pastor, renewer of the church, 1872 (W) |
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*6 [[Epiphany (Christian)| |
*6 ''[[Epiphany (Christian)|EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD]]'' (W) |
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*10 [[Basil of Caesarea|Basil the Great]], Bishop of Caesarea, 379; [[Gregory of Nazianzus]], Bishop of Constantinople, c. 389; [[Gregory of Nyssa|Gregory]], Bishop of Nyssa, c. 385 (Commemoration) W – LCMS |
*10 [[Basil of Caesarea|St. Basil the Great]], Bishop of Caesarea, 379; [[Gregory of Nazianzus]], Bishop of Constantinople, c. 389; [[Gregory of Nyssa|Gregory]], Bishop of Nyssa, c. 385 (Commemoration) W – LCMS |
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*13 '''''[[Baptism of Jesus|Octave of the Epiphany - Baptism of Our Lord]]''''' (W) - historic, now commonly observed on the Sunday within the Octave of the Epiphany |
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*14 [[Eivind Berggrav]], Norwegian Lutheran bishop (Commemoration) W - ELCA |
*14 [[Eivind Berggrav]], Norwegian Lutheran bishop (Commemoration) W - ELCA |
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*15 [[Martin Luther King Jr.]], [[Renewer of Society|renewer of society]], martyr, 1968 (Commemoration) R – ELCA |
*15 [[Martin Luther King Jr.]], [[Renewer of Society|renewer of society]], martyr, 1968 (Commemoration) R – ELCA |
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*17 [[Anthony the Great|Antony of Egypt]], renewer of the church, c. 356 (Commemoration) W – ELCA |
*17 [[Anthony the Great|Antony of Egypt]], renewer of the church, c. 356 (Commemoration) W – ELCA |
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** [[Pachomius]], renewer of the church, 346 (Commemoration) W – ELCA |
** [[Pachomius]], renewer of the church, 346 (Commemoration) W – ELCA |
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*18 [[Confession of Peter|Confession of |
*18 '''[[Confession of Peter|Confession of St. Peter]]''' (W) |
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**[[Week of Prayer for Christian Unity]] Begins |
**[[Week of Prayer for Christian Unity]] Begins - ELCA |
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*19 [[Bishop Henry|Henry]], Bishop of Uppsala, missionary to Finland, martyr, 1156 (Commemoration) R – ELCA |
*19 [[Bishop Henry|Henry]], Bishop of Uppsala, missionary to Finland, martyr, 1156 (Commemoration) R – ELCA |
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*20 [[Sarah]], matriarch (Commemoration) W – LCMS |
*20 [[Sarah]], matriarch (Commemoration) W – LCMS |
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*24 [[Saint Timothy]], pastor (Lesser Festival) W - LCMS[[Image:WilhelmLoehe.jpg|thumb|right|[[Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe]]]] |
*24 [[Saint Timothy]], pastor (Lesser Festival) W - LCMS[[Image:WilhelmLoehe.jpg|thumb|right|[[Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe]]]] |
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*25 [[Conversion of Paul the Apostle|Conversion of Saint Paul]] ( |
*25 '''[[Conversion of Paul the Apostle|Conversion of Saint Paul]]''' (W) |
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**Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Ends |
**Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Ends - ELCA |
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*26 [[Saint Timothy|Timothy]], [[Apostle Titus|Titus]], and [[Silas]], missionaries (Commemoration) W – ELCA |
*26 [[Saint Timothy|Timothy]], [[Apostle Titus|Titus]], and [[Silas]], missionaries (Commemoration) W – ELCA |
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**Saint Titus, pastor (Lesser Festival) W - LCMS |
**Saint Titus, pastor (Lesser Festival) W - LCMS |
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==February== |
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*2 '''[[Candlemas|PURIFICATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AND PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD]]''' (W) |
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*2 [[Presentation of Jesus at the Temple|Presentation of our Lord]] (Lesser Festival) W |
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*3 [[Ansgar]], Archbishop of Hamburg, missionary to Denmark and Sweden, 865 (Commemoration) W – ELCA |
*3 [[Ansgar]], Archbishop of Hamburg, missionary to Denmark and Sweden, 865 (Commemoration) W – ELCA |
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*23 [[Polycarp]], Bishop of Smyrna, martyr 156 (Commemoration) R |
*23 [[Polycarp]], Bishop of Smyrna, martyr 156 (Commemoration) R |
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*24 [[Saint Matthias]], Apostle ( |
*24 '''[[Saint Matthias]]''', Apostle (R) – LCMSz |
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*25 [[Elizabeth Fedde]], deaconess, 1921 (Commemoration) W – ELCA |
*25 [[Elizabeth Fedde]], deaconess, 1921 (Commemoration) W – ELCA |
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*17 [[Saint Patrick|Patrick]], bishop, missionary to Ireland, 461 (Commemoration) W |
*17 [[Saint Patrick|Patrick]], bishop, missionary to Ireland, 461 (Commemoration) W |
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*19 '''[[Saint Joseph]]''', GuardianofOur Lord (W) |
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*21 [[Thomas Cranmer]], Archbishop of Canterbury, martyr, 1556 (Commemoration) R – ELCA |
*21 [[Thomas Cranmer]], Archbishop of Canterbury, martyr, 1556 (Commemoration) R – ELCA |
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*24 [[Óscar Romero|Oscar Arnulfo Romero]], Bishop of El Salvador, martyr, 1980 (Commemoration) R – ELCA |
*24 [[Óscar Romero|Oscar Arnulfo Romero]], Bishop of El Salvador, martyr, 1980 (Commemoration) R – ELCA |
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*25 [[Annunciation| |
*25 '''[[Annunciation|ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LORD]]''' (W) |
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*23 [[Toyohiko Kagawa]], renewer of society, 1960 (Commemoration) W - ELCA |
*23 [[Toyohiko Kagawa]], renewer of society, 1960 (Commemoration) W - ELCA |
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*24 [[Johann Walter]], musician, 1570 (Commemoration) W – LCMS |
*24 [[Johann Walter]], musician, 1570 (Commemoration) W – LCMS |
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*25 [[Mark the Evangelist|Saint Mark]], Evangelist ( |
*25 '''[[Mark the Evangelist|Saint Mark]]''', Evangelist (R) |
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*1 [[Philip the Apostle| |
*1 '''[[Philip the Apostle|Sts. Philip]] and [[James the Less|James]]''', Apostles (R) |
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*2 [[Athanasius of Alexandria|Athanasius]], Bishop of Alexandria, 373 (Commemoration) W |
*2 [[Athanasius of Alexandria|Athanasius]], Bishop of Alexandria, 373 (Commemoration) W |
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[[Image:Brosen icon constantine helena.jpg|thumb|right|Sts. Constantine and Helen]] |
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*11 Cyril, 869 and Methodius, 885, missionaries to the Slavs (Commemoration) W – LCMS |
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*29 [[Jiří Třanovský|Juraj Tranovský]], hymnwriter, 1637 (Commemoration) W – ELCA |
*29 [[Jiří Třanovský|Juraj Tranovský]], hymnwriter, 1637 (Commemoration) W – ELCA |
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*31 The [[Visitation (Christian)|Visitation]] of Mary to Elizabeth ( |
*31 The [[Visitation (Christian)|Visitation]] of Mary to Elizabeth (W) - modern date |
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[[Image:Fra Angelico 031.jpg|thumb|right|[[Benedict of Nursia]]]] |
[[Image:Fra Angelico 031.jpg|thumb|right|[[Benedict of Nursia]]]] |
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*1 [[Catherine Winkworth]], 1878; [[John Mason Neale]], 1866; hymn translators (Commemoration) W – ELCA |
*1 [[Catherine Winkworth]], 1878; [[John Mason Neale]], 1866; hymn translators (Commemoration) W – ELCA |
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*2 '''[[THE VISITATION OF OUR LORD]]''' (W) |
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*3 [[Thomas the Apostle|Saint Thomas]], apostle (Lesser Festival) R – ELCA |
*3 [[Thomas the Apostle|Saint Thomas]], apostle (Lesser Festival) R – ELCA |
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The Lutheran Church has, from the time of the Reformation, continued the remembrance of saints. The theological basis for this remembrance may be best illustrated in the words of the Epistle to the Hebrews: "Seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us."[1] The Apology of the Augsburg Confession states that the remembrance of the saints has three parts: "The first is thanksgiving. For we ought to give thanks to God because He has shown examples of mercy; because He has shown that He wishes to save men; because He has given teachers or other gifts to the Church. And these gifts, as they are the greatest, should be amplified, and the saints themselves should be praised, who have faithfully used these gifts, just as Christ praises faithful business-men (Matt. 25:21, 23). The second service is the strengthening of our faith; when we see the denial forgiven Peter, we also are encouraged to believe the more that grace truly superabounds over sin (Rom. 5:20). The third honor is the imitation, first, of faith, then of the other virtues, which every one should imitate according to his calling."[2]
As a result, the Lutheran reformers retained a robust calendar of saints to be commemorated throughout the year. In addition to the saints found in Holy Scripture, such saints as Saint Lawrence and Saint Martin of Tours were retained on the Calendar, as were even extra-Biblical commemorations like the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Following the Reformation, most especially in the latter half of the twentieth century, many names were added to the Calendar, both new names and restored pre-Reformation commemorations.
The Calendar found below is a listing which aims to give a sense of the primary annual festivals and events that are celebrated liturgically by various Lutheran Churches in the English-speaking world. The calendars of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in their present forms are listed below, as found in the 2006 Lutheran Service Book of the LCMS, and the 2006 Evangelical Lutheran Worship of the ELCA. In addition to these, some historic observances not currently found on the aforementioned calendars but appearing in earlier Lutheran uses are also provided.
While extensive, the Lutheran sanctoral calendar is not presently as strictly ranked as that of the Roman Catholic Church. Principal feasts are marked with BOLD CAPS, feasts of Christ with bold italics and other major feasts with bold text. If applicable, the country where a particular observed is also noted, if it is not commonly observed on that date in North America. For individuals, the date given is generally the date of their death or "heavenly birthday." The liturgical color for vestments and paraments is noted as follows: White (W), Red (R) or Violet (V). Commemorations are noted as being specific to the LCMS, ELCA, or an earlier source with a note following each entry, though commemorations and festivals held in common are not annotated.
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