feast day

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The Christian feast day of Epiphany, when observers celebrate the visit to Jesus by the Magi - commonly known as the Three Kings, or Wise Men - is widely celebrated in Spain.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025

Every 11th of November, on the feast day of its patron saint, San Martín erupts in a wild spectacle that has occurred almost uninterrupted since 1735.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2024

And in Bolivia, pet owners marked the feast day of Saint Roch, the patron saint of dogs.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2023

On Friday, Catholics will celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, a feast day meant for the faithful to reflect on God’s love for mankind.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2023

That’s right and it’s his feast day and special for you because you can ask St. Francis for anything and he’ll surely give it to you.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt