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WHAT IS THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION?
What is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception?
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic feast day celebrating the conception of Mary, the mother of Jesus. It’s also called Immaculate Conception Day or the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
The term Immaculate Conception refers to the belief that Mary was conceived without original sin. It does not refer to what is commonly called the virgin birth—the belief that Mary miraculously conceived Jesus while she was a virgin.
The feast is typically observed with a special Mass.
When is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception?
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is observed on December 8.
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The official observance of December 8 as the Feast of the Immaculate Conception began in 1854 with a declaration by Pope Pius IX. However, it has been observed by some Christians since at least the 600s. In Christian tradition, Mary’s mother is known as Saint Anne.
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How is Feast of the Immaculate Conception discussed in real life?
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is observed by Catholics. The Immaculate Conception is commonly confused with the conception of Jesus.
#PopeFrancis will pay homage privately to Mary on the Dec 8 feast of the Immaculate Conception to avoid drawing crowds to the Spanish Steps. (Last year he went early early in the morning in the rain)📷Vatican Media pic.twitter.com/ScEmJGz3XH
— Catholic News Service (@CatholicNewsSvc) November 27, 2021
REMINDER: The school will be closed for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday 8 December. It will reopen on Thursday 9 December.
— Our Lady of Lourdes (@parklodgeschool) November 26, 2021
https://twitter.com/ADHD_Marie/status/1464956061228666887
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The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the conception of Mary without original sin.
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A doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church. It states that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was free from original sin (see also original sin).