Religious Holy Days June 2022

2nd Ascension of Jesus - Orthodox Christian
Recognition of the departure of Jesus from earth after the resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity. It is observed with worship including prayers and music.

5th Pentecost – Christian
Observation of the day when the God the Holy Spirit came to the disciples in the forms of tongues of fire and rushing wind. It is a traditional day for baptism and confirmation of new Christians, and it is also considered by many to be the birthdate of the church.

Shavuot begins – Judaism
Celebration of Moses’ descent from Mt Sinai with the ten commandments. Plants and flowers are used in decorations.

6th Shavuot ends - Judaism

9th St. Columba of Iona - Celtic Christian
Recognition of Columba who began the famous community of Iona off the coast of Scotland in 563.

12th Pentecost - Orthodox Christian
Observation of the day when the God the Holy Spirit came to the disciples in the forms of tongues of fire and rushing wind. It is a traditional day for baptism and confirmation of new Christians, and it is also considered by many to be the birthdate of the church.

Trinity Sunday – Christian
Christians honor the belief in one God with a threefold nature., as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

16th Guru Arjan martyrdom – Sikh
Time of remembering those who have suffered for the faith. Observed by reading the Guru Granth Sahib.

Corpus Christi - Catholic Christian
Celebration in recognition of the Eucharist – the Blessed Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. The real presence of the body and blood of Jesus is honored.

19th All Saint’s Day – Orthodox
Day for honoring saints, known and unknown.  In general, saints are persons with reputation for unusual lives of holiness and devotion to God or who were martyred for their faith.  A Holy Day of Obligation in the Roman Catholic Church where saints have special formal status.

21st Litha – Summer Solstice - Wicca/Neo Pagan
Celebration of the sacred marriage in which energy of the gods is poured into the service of life.

22nd First Nations Day - Canadian Native People
Canadian First Nations (Indian, Metis and Inuit) most sacred day on the summer solstice. Communities hold feasts and invite guests. Also knows as National Aboriginal Day.

24th Saint John the Baptist -  Christian
Remembrance of the birth of St. John the Baptist who announced the coming of Jesus.

*Holy Days usually begin at sundown on the evening before this date
Adapted from https://www.interfaith-calendar.org/2022.htm