Massacre of the Innocents - Wikipedia
The Feast of the Holy Innocents, also known as Childermas, is celebrated in the Western Christian Churches on 28 December, the fourth day of Christmastide. In Eastern Christianity , the feast is celebrated on various dates , depending on the denomination.
Feast of the Holy Innocents - Encyclopedia Britannica
2024年11月13日 · Feast of the Holy Innocents is a Christian feast in remembrance of the massacre of young children by King Herod in his attempt to kill the infant Jesus. The feast is observed by the Christian churches in the West on December 28 and in …
Meet the Holy Innocents: The ‘infant martyrs’ who died for ...
2022年12月28日 · The Holy Innocents did not know Jesus, but they died in his place. Dec. 28 marks the feast of these baby boys who are, today, recognized as the first martyrs and pro-life patron saints.
Holy Innocents Feast day: Dec 28 - Catholic News Agency
2024年12月11日 · The Holy Innocents are the children mentioned in the gospel of Matthew, chapter 2:16-18. Herod, perceiving that he was deluded by the wise men, was exceeding angry, and sent his soldiers to...
HOLY INNOCENTS DAY - December 28, 2024 - National Today
Holy Innocents Day, also known as the Feast of the Holy Innocents, is commemorated on December 28 every year. On this day, the Catholic Church honors the first martyrs. These were the children of Israel killed by King Herod in his quest to find baby Jesus.
What is the Feast of the Holy Innocents? - The Basilica of ...
2023年12月27日 · Observed on December 28 this year, the Feast of the Holy Innocents honors the memory of the infants who were slaughtered by King Herod following the birth of Jesus.
Feast of the Holy Innocents (Dec 28) Free Resources and ...
December 28 is the feast day of the Holy Innocents. This day commemorates the children who were executed by Herod in fear that the newborn messiah would take his throne.