august 6

Thân thiện

The congregation gathers for a special service on August 6.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A Christian feast day: "August 6" specifically refers to the annual feast day in the Christian calendar commemorating the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ.

Usage

• "August 6" is used as a fixed date reference for this specific religious observance. It is often capitalized when referring to the feast.
• The term is typically used in liturgical calendars, religious announcements, and historical contexts related to church events.

Examples

• The parish will hold a special mass on August 6 this year.
• August 6 is marked in red on the church calendar as the Feast of the Transfiguration.
• Many churches celebrate the Transfiguration on August 6.

Advanced Usage

• "The Feast of the Transfiguration, observed on August 6...": This is a common explanatory phrase used to define the date.
• In some Christian traditions, if August 6 falls on a Sunday, the feast may take precedence over the regular Sunday liturgy.

Variants and Related Words

• Feast of the Transfiguration: The full name of the holy day which occurs on August 6.
• Transfiguration: The event being commemorated, where Jesus' appearance was radiantly transformed.
• August 6th: An alternative, spelled-out form with the same meaning.

Different Meanings

• Calendar Date: In a secular, non-religious context, "August 6" simply refers to the sixth day of the eighth month. For example: "My vacation starts on August 6."
• Historical Reference: It can also refer to significant secular events that occurred on this date, most notably the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. The intended meaning is usually clear from context.

Synonyms

• Feast of the Transfiguration
• Transfiguration Day

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Transfiguration
• Transfiguration Day
• August 6