January 1 (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Church) feast day celebrating the circumcision of Jesus; celebrated on January 1st.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
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Meaning 2
The first day of the year.
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Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
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Meaning 3
(Roman Catholic Church) a holy day of obligation.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Although January 1 was celebrated by the early Christians as the Epiphany, Pope Julius I designated December 25 as Jesus' birthday in the 4th century, and January 1 became known as the Feast of the Circumcision.
- The Roman Catholic Church considers January 1 to be the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, a holy day of obligation, and is a votive Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God is a feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a holy day of obligation in the Roman Catholic Church on January 1.
- January 1 is a holy day of obligation in the Roman Catholic Church, and is observed by attending church and receiving Holy Communion.
- In the Roman Catholic Church, January 1 is considered a holy day of obligation, and the Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is also celebrated on this day.