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noun
A feast day on which the faithful are expected to attend Mass.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Catholicism, Christianity
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noun
a day when Catholics must attend Mass and refrain from servile work, and Episcopalians must take Communion
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: Christian holy day
Narrower terms: Solemnity of Mary, January 1, Ascension, Ascension Day, Ascension of the Lord, Assumption, Assumption of Mary, August 15, All Saints' Day, Allhallows, November 1, Hallowmas, Hallowmass, Immaculate Conception, December 8, Christmas, Christmas Day, Xmas, Dec 25
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