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From nearly the beginning of christianity, it has been a customary practice to solemnize the anniversary or a martyrs death. This was normally done at the church nearest the place where the martyrdom accured. by the fourth century. Neighboring churches had begun to celbrate common feasta. According 2 d original encyclopedia Gregory 111 (731-741) consecrated a chapel in the Basilica of st. Peter to all the saint and fixed the anniversary for 01 November.
Posted on: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:34:27 +0000

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