Feast of Dedication
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The national Feast of Dedication attracts his notice.
From An Easter Disciple The Chronicle of Quintus, the Roman Knight by Sanford, Arthur Benton
Jesus returned to Jerusalem in time to attend the Feast of Dedication during the last winter of His earthly life.
From Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern by Talmage, James Edward
The Feast of Dedication, not named in the Old Testament.
From Outline Studies in the Old Testament for Bible Teachers by Hurlbut, Jesse Lyman
Some authorities think that Christmas was celebrated in December by the ancient Church because that was the date of the Feast of Dedication.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar by Various
The last time He had visited their home was at the Feast of Dedication, during the season of winter, when the palm-trees were bared of their leaves, and the voice of the turtle was silent.
From Memories of Bethany by Macduff, John R. (John Ross)
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