commemoration

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The sacrifice of Jesus and its commemoration in the Mass became a major theological and sometimes military contest between 16th-century Protestants and Roman Catholics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

At a massive commemoration marking the anniversary of the Eaton fire this week, local religious leaders read the names of the 19 people who died in the blaze.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

Its publication coincides with the 50th anniversary of Franco's death on November 20, 1975 and the commemoration of Juan Carlos's proclamation as king two days later.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

But on the eve of the commemoration, Vučić apologised for his fiery rhetoric towards protesters, claiming that he had "said some things that I am now sorry for saying".

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

The Montgomery Advertiser was sponsoring a fiftieth anniversary commemoration of the Montgomery bus boycott.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose