Feast Of The Circumcision (Noun)
Meaning
(Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church) feast day celebrating the circumcision of Jesus; celebrated on January 1st.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The Feast of the Circumcision is a significant celebration in the Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church, observed on January 1st.
- In the early Christian tradition, the Feast of the Circumcision was seen as a way to commemorate the first shedding of Jesus' blood.
- The Feast of the Circumcision is often overshadowed by the celebration of New Year's Day, but it remains an important feast day in many Christian denominations.
- The Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church both observe the Feast of the Circumcision on January 1st, although it is not as widely celebrated as it once was.
- The Feast of the Circumcision is also known as the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus in some Christian traditions, emphasizing the significance of Jesus' naming at his circumcision.