Feriae Conceptivae

ancient Roman festival

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Feriae conceptivae were a type of ancient Roman festival that were movable, meaning they were celebrated on days appointed by priests or magistrates. These were distinct from feriae stativae, which were held on fixed annual dates, and feriae imperativae, which were proclaimed during emergencies or after victories.1

During all public feriae, Romans would offer prayers and sacrifices, and visit temples. The feriae stativae and feriae conceptivae also typically included feasts. The feriae system was eventually replaced by Christian holidays. The Feriae Latinae, a festival honoring Jupiter Latiaris, was one such movable festival, observed by all members of the Latin League.12

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There were also the Feriae Conceptivae, the dates of which were fixed each year by the proper authority, and which included the Feriae Latinae (“Latin Festival”) celebrated in the Alban Hills, usually at the end of April.
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There were also the Feriae Conceptivae, the dates of which were fixed each year by the proper authority, and which included the Feriae Latinae (“Latin Festival”) celebrated in the Alban Hills, usually at the end of April.
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