Oct. 12 - Feast of the Rededication of the Temple / Hanukkah / Christmas [Scripture In Tradition]

Scripture in Tradition: Roman Matins Lessons in English · Oct 11, 2026 · 6m

Scripture in Tradition

Roman Matins Lessons in English

Temporal Cycle

Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam XX post Octavam Pentecostes II. Octobris

· 1 Mac 4:52-61 – The Feast of the Rededication of the Temple

o N.B.: This feast is also called Hanukkah. The 25th of the 9th month (Casleu) is about the same day as the Roman December 25th, i.e., Christmas.

· Literal translation of the oration from Father Z’s Blog

o https://wdtprs.com/2024/10/wdtprs-20th-sunday-after-pentecost-what-a-grace-it-is-to-live-with-mind-and-conscience-quiet/

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