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Added photos and more information about holy days in various countries. Feb 13, 2026
Add new Web site: Learn Religions - Holy Days of Obligation in the Catholic Church. Jun 05, 2020
Mentioned the abrogation of certain holy days of obligation if they fall on a Monday or Saturday. Dec 15, 2017
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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