December 8 (Noun)
Meaning
Roman Catholic holy day first celebrated in 1854.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on December 8, is a Roman Catholic holy day that commemorates the conception of the Virgin Mary.
- December 8 is a significant date in the Roman Catholic calendar, marking the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
- The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception, which is celebrated on December 8, was formally defined by Pope Pius IX in 1854.
- In many countries, December 8 is a public holiday, with special church services and festivities to mark the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
- The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, observed on December 8, is a day of obligation for Roman Catholics, who are required to attend Mass.