Explore the history behind the lesser holydays of the English calendar and the people who kept them alive.
This nonfiction work presents a guided look at the lesser holy days observed in the present English calendar. It weaves together historical notes, saints’ lives, and calendar entries to show how these commemorations shaped faith and community over time. The text in the sample includes a detailed catalog of feast days, with biographical sketches and the tradition that surrounds each observance.
What you’ll experience:
- A calendar-driven structure from December through November with notes on each day.
- Biographical glimpses of saints, martyrs, bishops, and other holy figures.
- Context about how the commemorations influenced liturgy, devotion, and cultural memory.
- Historical commentary that ties these days to wider church history and practice.
Ideal for readers of church history, liturgical calendars, and anyone curious about how traditional holy days are remembered today.