Minor Rogation Days
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Minor Rogation Days are observed in the Roman Catholic Church on the three days preceding the feast of the Ascension. These days are dedicated to special prayers for crops and are characterized by processional litanies and fasting. The purpose is to seek favorable weather for harvests and protection from famine and pestilence. The tradition of Rogation Days has roots in supplanting pagan festivals aimed at crop protection. In 1969, the observance was updated to votive masses.123
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…days before Ascension Day, called Minor Rogation Days (“Days of Asking”), are devoted to special prayers for fruitful harvests. Found only in the Roman Catholic Church are the fasts of the four seasons (quatuor tempora), known as Ember Days, and especially associated with ordinations to the ministry. They occur on…
Read More…days before Ascension Day, called Minor Rogation Days (“Days of Asking”), are devoted to special prayers for fruitful harvests. Found only in the Roman Catholic Church are the fasts of the four seasons (quatuor tempora), known as Ember Days, and especially associated with ordinations to the ministry. They occur on…
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…before Ascension Day, known as Minor Rogation Days, were instituted by Bishop Mamertus of Vienne (Gaul) in 470 and extended to all the Frankish churches at the Council of Orléans in 511. Pope Leo III (reigned 795–816) adopted them at Rome. They are observed by processional litanies and fasting as…
Read More…before Ascension Day, known as Minor Rogation Days, were instituted by Bishop Mamertus of Vienne (Gaul) in 470 and extended to all the Frankish churches at the Council of Orléans in 511. Pope Leo III (reigned 795–816) adopted them at Rome. They are observed by processional litanies and fasting as…
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