Holidays and observances
Holidays and observances on October 23
15 holidays and special days are celebrated on October 23 around the world.
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- 63events
Holidays and observances
- Christian feast day: Feast of the Most Holy RedeemerThe Feast of the Most Holy Redeemer is a Catholic liturgical feast. It is celebrated in Venice as the Festa del Redentore. It is also celebrated by the Redemptorists and was celebrated in the City of Rome.
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James the Just (i.e. James, brother of Jesus) (Lutheran, Episcopal Church (USA), Eastern Orthodox)James the Just, or a variation of James, brother of the Lord, was, according to the New Testament, a brother of Jesus. James was personally known to Paul the Apostle. He was the first leader of the Church of Jerusalem. James was martyred, though the year and m- Christian feast day: Allucio of CampuglianoAllucio of Campugliano (1070–1134) was a Tuscan holy man who distinguished himself by his work on behalf of pilgrims and the poor, and for peace. In the Roman Catholic Church his feast day is celebrated on 23 October.
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Amon of Toul (Diocese of Toul)Saint Amon of Toul was the second recorded bishop of Toul and is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church.
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BoethiusAnicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, commonly known simply as Boethius, was a Roman senator, consul, magister officiorum, polymath, historian, and philosopher of the Early Middle Ages. He was a central figure in the translation of the Greek classics into Latin,
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Ignatios of ConstantinopleIgnatius of Constantinople was the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 847 to 858 and from 867 to 877. Ignatius lived during a complex time for the Byzantine Empire. The Iconoclast Controversy was ongoing, Boris I of Bulgaria converted to Christianity 
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John of CapistranoJohn of Capistrano, OFM was an Italian Franciscan friar and Catholic priest from the town of Capestrano, Abruzzo. Famous as a preacher, theologian, and inquisitor, he earned himself the nickname "the Soldier Saint" when in 1456 at age 70 he led a Crusade again- Christian feast day: Joséphine LerouxJoséphine Leroux, born Anne-Josepha Leroux, was a French Poor Clare, executed during the French Revolution.
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Peter PascualPeter Pascual, in Latin originally Petrus Paschasius, was a Mozarabic theologian, bishop, and martyr. His very existence has been called into question by recent scholarship.
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Romain (Romanus) of RouenSaint Romanus of Rouen was a scribe, clerical sage, and bishop of Rouen. He would have lived under Dagobert I (629–39), though his date of birth is unknown. His life is known in legend and tradition and is shown in the stained glass windows and south gate of R- Christian feast day: Servandus and CermanusServandus and Germanus were Spanish martyrs who are venerated as Christian saints.
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Severin of CologneSeverin of Cologne was the third Bishop of Cologne, living in the later 4th century.
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October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)October 22 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - October 24
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Christmas or the Feast of Señor Noemi (the Child Jesus) in the Apostolic Catholic ChurchThe Christ Child, also known as Baby Jesus, Infant Jesus, Child Jesus, Divine Child, Divine Infant, and the Holy Child, refers to Jesus Christ during his early years. The term refers to a period of Jesus' life, described in the canonical Gospels, encompassing - Mole Day (International observance)Mole Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated among chemists, chemistry students, and chemistry enthusiasts on October 23 between 6:02 a.m. and 6:02 p.m., making the date 6:02 10/23 in either MDY or YMD date formats. The time and date are derived from the Avoga
Frequently asked questions
What is celebrated on October 23?
15 observances are celebrated on October 23 around the world: Christian feast day: Feast of the Most Holy Redeemer, Christian feast day: James the Just (i.e. James, brother of Jesus) (Lutheran, Episcopal Church (USA), Eastern Orthodox), Christian feast day: Allucio of Campugliano, Christian feast day: Amon of Toul (Diocese of Toul), Christian feast day: Boethius, Christian feast day: Ignatios of Constantinople. The list gathers national holidays, international days and religious or civil observances falling on this date in different countries, as recorded on Wikipedia. Some are fixed and recur on the same day every year; others depend on the local calendar. Each links to the article explaining its origin and meaning.
What happened on October 23?
63 documented historical events happened on October 23, from antiquity to the present day. The best known is this: The Battle of Grathe Heath ended the Danish Civil War. On the same day, in another year: Irish Catholic gentry in Ulster tried to seize control of Dublin Castle, the seat of English rule in Ireland, to force concessions to Catholics. On Almanaccolo every event is listed in chronological order, grouped by century, and links to the Wikipedia article it comes from, so you can always read further or check the source. Alongside the events you find who was born and who died on this date, and which observances are celebrated around the world.
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