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August Liturgical Overview

July 14, 2023 by Destinie Winn in August, Dormition

August is a unique month! The Church is bringing our focus back, once again, after a busy summer of feasting and celebrating. We begin with the Dormition Fast on August 1st, the final fasting season in the year. We also will celebrate 2 Great Feasts this month: Dormition & Transfiguration - two of the 12 Great Feasts of the year! There are many opportunities to lean into the Liturgical year this month, and many more opportunities to bring Christ into our homes.

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