Podcast appearances and mentions of Julian calendar

This week I am covering the Astrology of the 5th November 1605 and the plot to blow-up Parliament along with King James I   PLEASE NOTE: Charts constructed using the Julian Calendar, which didn't change in the UK to Gregorian Calendar until 1752 Robert Catesby No time of birth Sun Pisces conjunct Pluto in Pisces, Moon Scorpio Catesbury dies   Gun Powder Plot Discovery date Guy Fawkes Possible date of birth, (he was definitely christened 3 days later) Sun Taurus, Moon Leo? all other planets would definitely be in these signs (definite) Date he was executed   Reference Links are below: https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/royal-history/gunpowder-plot-what-history-behind-bonfire-night https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/5-things-the-real-story-of-bonfire-night https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/real-story-of-bonfire-night https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/collections/london-stories/symbolism-of-guy-fawkes https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/articles/zfkrnrd https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/gunpowder-plot https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament/parliamentaryauthority/the-gunpowder-plot-of-1605/overview/people-behind-the-plot/robert-catesby  

This week, hosts Reggie Worth and Jason Jefferies welcome Jeff Jackson from the band Julian Calendar in a discussion about the band's new album Speaking a Dead Language.  Topics of conversation include the Milestone Club, secrets, the art of covering a well-known song, wordsmithing, sleeping pills, and much more.  Copies of Speaking a Dead Language can be purchased here.  Happy listening, friends!

This week, hosts Reggie Worth and Jason Jefferies discuss the new releases of 9/26 and 10/3/25, including albums by Geese, Jeff Tweedy, Neko Case, Robert Plant, Taylor Swift, Waylon Jennings and a hint of things to come with Julian Calendar and Jeff Jackson.  Happy listening, friends!

We've reached the end of July, and believe it or not, it's the first month this year with five Tuesdays. Don't believe me? Well, look at a calendar. No, no, the Julian Calendar. It's July, for christsakes! Sorry, sorry. Right, where was I? Oh, so it's a listener pick this week, and we've got a good one. Listener Matthew brings an offering of a horror outing from last year featuring Hugh Grant at his most charming and most creepy in a film written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Starring Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East as Mormon missionaries, this film raises philosophical, spiritual, and existential questions - all while scaring the bejesus out of us. I said, “be-jesus,” not… Oh, nevermind. Brother Matthew is in the room with us right now. Let's all bow our heads and say a little prayer before we enjoy this delicious-smelling blueberry pie…  Do you have a moment to discuss Heretic?   For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com    You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com    You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com    You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com  Music: Title Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This episode Julian tries to think of an even better calendar (too bad "Julian Calendar" was already taken) and Trace thinks a thought so hard his head hurts.QUESTIONSJulian: "Is there a better calendar than the Gregorian? Would it solve any obscure problems?" from DanielTrace: "Can you think something in your head so loud that it can physically hurt you?" from AustinDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

This week we're exploring what is, quite possibly, the weirdest and most mysterious of all the holidays: April Fools' Day. The real trick? No one even knows where this holiday came from or why we celebrate it. We'll dive in to some of the origin theories, from ancient Rome to medieval fables to Renaissance poetry. We'll also take a look how the holiday has evolved throughout time, including some of the greatest pranks ever pulled on April Fools' Day. Support the show! Join the Patreon (patreon.com/historyfixpodcast)Buy some merchBuy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaineSources: Library of Congress Blogs "April Fools: The Roots of an International Holiday"History.com "April Fools' Day"NPR "April Fools' Day might be the world's longest running joke. No one knows how it began"A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities BU Today "How a BU Prof April-Fooled the Country"Encyclopedia Britannica "Julian Calendar"History.com "9 Outrageous Pranks in History"Shoot me a message!

He was born in Syria in 1860, in the waning years of the Ottoman Empire. In his childhood, his family took refuge in Lebanon after their parish priest, St Joseph of Damascus (July 10) was martyred; but they later returned to Damascus. In 1879 he was tonsured a monk and entered into the service of Patriarch Hierotheos of Antioch. The Balamand Seminary had been closed since 1840, but the young monk was offered a scholarship at the Constantinople Patriarchate's seminary at Halki. Returning to Syria with a theological degree, St Raphael became assistant to Gerasimos, the new Patriarch of Antioch, traveling and preaching on his behalf. After further studies in Kiev, he transferred to the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Moscow and for a time was professer of Arabic studies at the Theological Academy in Kazan. (At that time the downtrodden Orthodox of the Middle East received considerable aid and theological training from the Tsar and from the Church in Russia).   In 1895 he was sent to the United States to shepherd the Arab Orthodox Community in New York, which was without a church or a priest. He quickly consecrated a chapel and with great energy set about the work of shepherding his flock there; but he was concerned not only for them but for the Arab Christian immigrants scattered through North America, most of whom were without a pastor and in danger of falling into heterodoxy or abandoning religious life. He traveled widely throughout the continent, visiting, counseling and serving Arab Christians, preaching, celebrating marriages and baptisms, receiving confessions and celebrating the Divine Liturgy, usually in private houses. In 1898 he published the first Orthodox prayer book in Arabic to appear in the New World. In 1899, he made a seven-month journey through forty-three American cities, seeking out the "scattered sheep" of the Church in America. His services were attended not only by Arabs but by Russians and Greeks, all of whom at that time depended on the Russian mission to North America. During this entire period, he held the official rank of Archimandrite, though his work and duties exceeded those of most bishops.   In 1901, Patriarch Meletios was elected to the see of Antioch, the first Arab to occupy the patriarchal throne for 168 years. Several proposals were made to elect Archimandrite Raphael to a see in Syria; but he refused all such offers, pointing out the Orthodox people's great and little-met needs in North America. In 1904, the Moscow Patriarchate made him Bishop of Brooklyn, the first Orthodox bishop to be consecrated on American soil. He redoubled his already impressive pastoral work, ordaining priests to the many new parishes that he had founded, and assisting Saint Tikhon (then Bishop of North America) in the care of his huge diocese. In 1905 he laid the foundation of the Monastery of St Tikhon in Pennsylvania.   The bishop saw the importance of integrating the faithful into the life of their new homeland, and was an early advocate of the use of English in American Church services. When Isabel Hapgood's Service Book — the first useful English translation of the Church's services — was published in 1906, he advocated its use in all his parishes.   In 1912, St Raphael was found to be suffering from heart disease, but continued his exhausting pastoral work for two more years. In 1915 he was finally unable to continue, and reposed after two months' illness.   When his relics were transported in 1998 from Brooklyn to Antiochian Village in Ligonier, PA, they were found to be incorrupt, and in 2000 he became the most recently glorified Saint of North America.   In North America St Raphael is commemorated on the anniversary of his repose: February 27 on the Civil/New Calendar, February 14 on the Julian Calendar. He is also commemorated with the Synaxis of Saints of North America on the Second Sunday after Pentecost. The Patriarchate of Antioch also commemorates him, but on Saturday before the Synaxis of the Archangels (November 8).

Orthodox Christians have marked Christmas Day. Celebrated by over 200 million people worldwide, festivities for those who follow the Julian Calendar are held from Eastern Europe, to Egypt, to Ethiopia and Australia. But for some it's under a shadow of conflict.

In this episode we explore the origins and significance of Yule, Solstice, their connection to Christmas, and a discussion on New Year's resolutions vs. astrological goal setting. It's informative, silly, slightly unhinged, with support for your wellness and personal revolution this holiday season. Yule & Solstice:Celtic holiday celebrating the winter solstice (shortest day of the year). Pagan origins, influenced by Norse festival of Jol. Festival of Light: symbolizes the rebirth of the sun. Celebrated around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere. Traditional celebrations: Lighting bonfires and candles Decorating with evergreens (holly, ivy, mistletoe) Feasting, dancing, singing Burning a Yule log Symbolism: Evergreen: Rebirth and renewal Holly: Hope Mistletoe: Fertility Tree: Life Christian influence: Many Yule traditions were appropriated by Christianity, making conversion “easier.” New Year's Resolutions: Began in the early 19th century (possibly late 17th century). High abandonment rate: 80% of resolutions fail (U.S. News & World Report) 91% fail by the second week of February (Lifestyle Medical Centers) Only 8% are kept throughout the year. Focus on willpower vs. "why power" (underlying motivation). Astrological Goal Setting: Aligning goals with the natural cycles of the zodiac and meteorological seasons. Emphasizes energetic support and flow. Side Quest Discussion Points: Gregorian Calendar vs. Julian Calendar vs. lunar calendar History of New Year's Eve celebrations Connection between Yule and the Capricorn goat (zodiac) Additional Resources: Connect with Dionna on IG @queenieofwands Connect with Tandy on Instagram @tandy_gutierrez Puppet Procession for Solstice in Minneapolis Krown Bakery & Eatery in Minneapolis Activate 30-days Guest Access on Unicorn Wellness Studio here UnicornWellnessStudio.com Offering 30-min classical Pilates workouts in alignment to the astrological season and lunar cycles and the Cleansing and Clearing 101 + Building an Altar 101 video tutorials. Subscribe to Tandy's weekly newsletter for more astrology insights and practical tips. Additional episodes you might enjoy: EP 90: Capricorn Season Tarot Forecast EP 89: Capricorn Season Deep Dive + Astro Forecast EP 85: Unraveling the magic of WICKED with Nathan from Queens History podcast

Episode: 2368 In which Shakespeare and Cervantes die on the same day, but eleven days apart.  Today, UH scholar, Richard Armstrong tells us about puzzles in chronology.

Is the sun bigger than we think it is? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down things you thought you knew about the diameter of the sun, how we got leap year, and the days of the week. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-the-ancient-planets/Thanks to our Patrons Gloria Swanson, Daniel Edwards, Christina Schafer, Aleksander Olsen, Bryan Beidleman, wettdoggy, Martin, Travis Campbell, Sandee Brooke, Ian Doherty, Joey Santos, Trevor Hunter, Dr. Edwin R. Florance, and Chris Orpurt for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.

Is the sun bigger than we think it is? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down things you thought you knew about the diameter of the sun, how we got leap year, and the days of the week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.

Volume 2, Part 2, Chapters 18-21; and Volume 2, Part 3, Chapters 1-3. Volume 2 Part 2:Chapter 18: 00:00-9:16Chapter 19: 9:16-35:29Chapter 20: 35:29-42:53Chapter 21: 42:53-1:02:29Volume 2 Part 3:Chapter 1: 1:02:29-1:08:17Chapter 2: 1:08:17-1:24:23Chapter 3: 1:24:23-1:33:57Nikolay travels to Tilsit to present a petition to the Emperor and gets caught up in the political upheaval. Andrey visits the Rostov estate and has a chance encounter.Minor episode correction: the treaties of Tilsit were signed on July 7th and 9th, not in June. The discrepancy in the book is due to the Russian use of the Julian Calendar, which is slightly different from the Gregorian. Not that anybody really cared that much. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start with Christmas recaps where Neil realizes that he's the true patron of his family now, passing him the torch to be a real Clark Griswold. Neil and I argue about calendars and when the Gregorian Calendar replaced the Julian Calendar for some reason. This brings us to Lent and our Lenten struggles for some reason led us into talking about why Millennials and Gen Xers are so overprotective of their kids and into a segment that we would like to call random story time. In this episode of random story time we tell the story of how my daughter and Neil's son ran over a three year old in cold blood in a power wheels car. We end the conversation by giving a couple of sneak peaks at some (hopefully) upcoming new Among Wolves episodes and since we don't know how to land the plan we spend the last 20 minutes talking about the Oscars and Oppenheimer. Gratuitous Sound Clips * Highlander TV Intro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnJt9p-sHho) Bartok (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72U-m7qAz0s) * Die Hard Ellis Negotiation Scene (HD) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irTozIjeqFM) John Mulaney's Governors Awards Monologue | 14th Governors Awards (2024 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8uIHsiZ-og)) The ring - 7 days (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im03GUnw1qE)

In Part 1 of Episode 50, we delved into the mesmerizing world of author Jeff Jackson and his acclaimed novel ‘Mira Corpora', in which enigmatic underground rockstar Kin Mersey mysteriously disappears. Now, in Episode 50 Part 2, Nathan D. Duvall (host of the Lucid show on 103.3 Asheville FM) and this semester's Rock is Lit intern, Cador Jones, join me to talk about actual musicians who, like the rockstar in Jeff's novel, vanished without a trace, including Richey Edwards, Jim Sullivan, Connie Converse, Christina “Licorice” McKechnie, and more. PLAYLIST “Lithuania” by Julian Calendar Rock is Lit theme music [Guitar Instrumental Beat] Sad Rock [Free Use Music] Punch Deck—“I Can't Stop” Avant-Garde Sound Collage/Experimental Electronica/Royalty Free Background Music (8-mindemo Mix) “This Road” by Julian Calendar “4st 7lb” by Manic Street Preachers “How Sad, How Lovely” by Connie Converse “U.F.O.” by Jim Sullivan “I Know You” by The Incredible String Band, with Christina “Licorice” McKechnie “When the Music's Over” by The Doors “Jerome” by Jim Sullivan Julian Calendar Medley: “Language Lessons,” “King Blank,” “Stolen Eyes” Rock is Lit theme music LINKS: Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/rock-is-lit-212451 Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-is-lit/id1642987350 Rock is Lit Episode 1 featuring Jeff Jackson (‘Destroy All Monsters') with Nathan D. Duvall: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/jeffjackson-nathandduvall Jeff Jackson's website: http://deathofliterature.com/ Jeff Jackson on Instagram: @deathofliterature Jeff Jackson on Twitter: @DeathofLit Julian Calendar on Bandcamp: https://juliancalendar.bandcamp.com/ Trailer for ‘Mira Corpora': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upTakZdScwY Nathan D. Duvall's website: http://nathandduvall.com/ Nathan D. Duvall's Lucid show on 103.3 Asheville FM: https://ashevillefm.org/show/lucid/ Nathan D. Duvall on Instagram: @nathandduvall Cador Jones on Instagram: @bluecadorade Christy Alexander Hallberg's website: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com Christy Alexander Hallberg on Twitter, Instagram & YouTube: @ChristyHallberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 1 of Episode 50, we delved into the mesmerizing world of author Jeff Jackson and his acclaimed novel ‘Mira Corpora', in which enigmatic underground rockstar Kin Mersey mysteriously disappears. Now, in Episode 50 Part 2, Nathan D. Duvall (host of the Lucid show on 103.3 Asheville FM) and this semester's Rock is Lit intern, Cador Jones, join me to talk about actual musicians who, like the rockstar in Jeff's novel, vanished without a trace, including Richey Edwards, Jim Sullivan, Connie Converse, Christina “Licorice” McKechnie, and more. PLAYLIST “Lithuania” by Julian Calendar Rock is Lit theme music [Guitar Instrumental Beat] Sad Rock [Free Use Music] Punch Deck—“I Can't Stop” Avant-Garde Sound Collage/Experimental Electronica/Royalty Free Background Music (8-mindemo Mix) “This Road” by Julian Calendar “4st 7lb” by Manic Street Preachers “How Sad, How Lovely” by Connie Converse “U.F.O.” by Jim Sullivan “I Know You” by The Incredible String Band, with Christina “Licorice” McKechnie “When the Music's Over” by The Doors “Jerome” by Jim Sullivan Julian Calendar Medley: “Stolen Eyes,” “King Blank” Rock is Lit theme music LINKS: Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/rock-is-lit-212451 Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-is-lit/id1642987350 Rock is Lit Episode 1 featuring Jeff Jackson (‘Destroy All Monsters') with Nathan D. Duvall: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/jeffjackson-nathandduvall Jeff Jackson's website: http://deathofliterature.com/ Jeff Jackson on Instagram: @deathofliterature Jeff Jackson on Twitter: @DeathofLit Julian Calendar on Bandcamp: https://juliancalendar.bandcamp.com/ Trailer for ‘Mira Corpora': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upTakZdScwY Nathan D. Duvall's website: http://nathandduvall.com/ Nathan D. Duvall's Lucid show on 103.3 Asheville FM: https://ashevillefm.org/show/lucid/ Nathan D. Duvall on Instagram: @nathandduvall Cador Jones on Instagram: @bluecadorade Christy Alexander Hallberg's website: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com Christy Alexander Hallberg on Twitter, Instagram & YouTube: @ChristyHallberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Puff downshifts in their latest Mixtape! From John Coleman's Committee of 300 & Tavistock Institute of Human Relations, to the Julian Calendar, to the Beatles, to the April 8th Eclipse, to "Long-Range-Penetration-Strain," to Bob Marley & Rastafarianism, to P.Diddy and Hip-Hop Psyops...we smoked it to the filter!!

In Part 1 of Episode 50, we delve into the mesmerizing world of author Jeff Jackson and his acclaimed novel ‘Mira Corpora'. Join us as we explore the intersection of music and literature, unraveling the enigmatic narrative of the book. From the mysterious disappearance of underground rockstar Kin Mersey to the surreal journey of the runaway teenage protagonist, we uncover the depths of this dark and compelling tale. Jeff shares his creative process, artistic influences, and the thematic underpinnings of his work. Get ready for a captivating discussion of music, memory, and myth as we examine the haunting landscapes of ‘Mira Corpora'. Throughout the episode, you'll hear songs by Jeff's band, Julian Calendar, all of which you can download from Bandcamp. Check the episode playlist below. In Episode 50 Part 2, coming very soon, Nathan D. Duvall and this semester's Rock is Lit intern, Cador Jones, join me to talk about actual musicians who, like the rockstar in Jeff's novel, mysteriously disappeared. Make sure you subscribe to Rock is Lit so you won't miss that. PLAYLIST—ALL SONG BY JULIAN CALENDAR UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED “In Your Love” Rock is Lit theme music [Guitar Instrumental Beat] Sad Rock [Free Use Music] Punch Deck—“I Can't Stop” “Blue Boys” (Rock is Lit mix) “The Deep End” “Men Are Canceled” “No Kingdom” “Back Door Man” “The Drowned Boy” “Property is Theft” “Game On!” by Aqours Julian Calendar Medley: “Language Lessons,” “King Blank,” “Stolen Eyes” Rock is Lit theme music LINKS: Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/rock-is-lit-212451 Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-is-lit/id1642987350 Rock is Lit Episode 1 featuring Jeff Jackson (‘Destroy All Monsters') with Nathan D. Duvall: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/jeffjackson-nathandduvall Jeff Jackson's website: http://deathofliterature.com/ Jeff Jackson on Instagram: @deathofliterature Jeff Jackson on Twitter: @DeathofLit Julian Calendar on Bandcamp: https://juliancalendar.bandcamp.com/ Trailer for ‘Mira Corpora': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upTakZdScwY Nathan D. Duvall's website: http://nathandduvall.com/ Nathan D. Duvall's Lucid show on 103.3 Asheville FM: https://ashevillefm.org/show/lucid/ Nathan D. Duvall on Instagram: @nathandduvall Cador Jones on Instagram: @bluecadorade Christy Alexander Hallberg's website: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com Christy Alexander Hallberg on Twitter, Instagram & YouTube: @ChristyHallberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 1 of Episode 50, we delve into the mesmerizing world of author Jeff Jackson and his acclaimed novel ‘Mira Corpora'. Join us as we explore the intersection of music and literature, unraveling the enigmatic narrative of the book. From the mysterious disappearance of underground rockstar Kin Mersey to the surreal journey of the runaway teenage protagonist, we uncover the depths of this dark and compelling tale. Jeff shares his creative process, artistic influences, and the thematic underpinnings of his work. Get ready for a captivating discussion of music, memory, and myth as we examine the haunting landscapes of ‘Mira Corpora'. Throughout the episode, you'll hear songs by Jeff's band, Julian Calendar, all of which you can download from Bandcamp. Check the episode playlist below. In Episode 50 Part 2, Nathan D. Duvall and this semester's Rock is Lit intern, Cador Jones, join me to talk about actual musicians who, like the rockstar in Jeff's novel, mysteriously disappeared. PLAYLIST—ALL SONG BY JULIAN CALENDAR UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED “In Your Love” Rock is Lit theme music [Guitar Instrumental Beat] Sad Rock [Free Use Music] Punch Deck—“I Can't Stop” “Blue Boys” (Rock is Lit mix) “The Deep End” “Men Are Canceled” “No Kingdom” “Back Door Man” “The Drowned Boy” “Property is Theft” “Game On!” by Aqours Julian Calendar Medley: “Language Lessons,” “Stolen Eyes,” “King Blank” Rock is Lit theme music LINKS: Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/rock-is-lit-212451 Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-is-lit/id1642987350 Rock is Lit Episode 1 featuring Jeff Jackson (‘Destroy All Monsters') with Nathan D. Duvall: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/jeffjackson-nathandduvall Jeff Jackson's website: http://deathofliterature.com/ Jeff Jackson on Instagram: @deathofliterature Jeff Jackson on Twitter: @DeathofLit Julian Calendar on Bandcamp: https://juliancalendar.bandcamp.com/ Trailer for ‘Mira Corpora': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upTakZdScwY Nathan D. Duvall's website: http://nathandduvall.com/ Nathan D. Duvall's Lucid show on 103.3 Asheville FM: https://ashevillefm.org/show/lucid/ Nathan D. Duvall on Instagram: @nathandduvall Cador Jones on Instagram: @bluecadorade Christy Alexander Hallberg's website: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com Christy Alexander Hallberg on Twitter, Instagram & YouTube: @ChristyHallberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On September 1, 2023, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine switched to the modern New Julian calendar. The decision on church reform was made on May 24 at the Synod of Bishops. - 1 вересня 2023 року православна церква України перейшла на сучасний новоюліанський календар. Рішення про церковну реформу було ухвалено 24 травня на архієрейському соборі.

How do you decide on a new calendar? And why is it always the Pope?Related Destination: Winter PalaceFor links, images, references and more, don't forget to check out the Destination: History website. Music: Tegan Finlay----------------*Not AI generated. All content is original.*

He was born in Syria in 1860, in the waning years of the Ottoman Empire. In his childhood, his family took refuge in Lebanon after their parish priest, St Joseph of Damascus (July 10) was martyred; but they later returned to Damascus. In 1879 he was tonsured a monk and entered into the service of Patriarch Hierotheos of Antioch. The Balamand Seminary had been closed since 1840, but the young monk was offered a scholarship at the Constantinople Patriarchate's seminary at Halki. Returning to Syria with a theological degree, St Raphael became assistant to Gerasimos, the new Patriarch of Antioch, traveling and preaching on his behalf. After further studies in Kiev, he transferred to the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Moscow and for a time was professer of Arabic studies at the Theological Academy in Kazan. (At that time the downtrodden Orthodox of the Middle East received considerable aid and theological training from the Tsar and from the Church in Russia).   In 1895 he was sent to the United States to shepherd the Arab Orthodox Community in New York, which was without a church or a priest. He quickly consecrated a chapel and with great energy set about the work of shepherding his flock there; but he was concerned not only for them but for the Arab Christian immigrants scattered through North America, most of whom were without a pastor and in danger of falling into heterodoxy or abandoning religious life. He traveled widely throughout the continent, visiting, counseling and serving Arab Christians, preaching, celebrating marriages and baptisms, receiving confessions and celebrating the Divine Liturgy, usually in private houses. In 1898 he published the first Orthodox prayer book in Arabic to appear in the New World. In 1899, he made a seven-month journey through forty-three American cities, seeking out the "scattered sheep" of the Church in America. His services were attended not only by Arabs but by Russians and Greeks, all of whom at that time depended on the Russian mission to North America. During this entire period, he held the official rank of Archimandrite, though his work and duties exceeded those of most bishops.   In 1901, Patriarch Meletios was elected to the see of Antioch, the first Arab to occupy the patriarchal throne for 168 years. Several proposals were made to elect Archimandrite Raphael to a see in Syria; but he refused all such offers, pointing out the Orthodox people's great and little-met needs in North America. In 1904, the Moscow Patriarchate made him Bishop of Brooklyn, the first Orthodox bishop to be consecrated on American soil. He redoubled his already impressive pastoral work, ordaining priests to the many new parishes that he had founded, and assisting Saint Tikhon (then Bishop of North America) in the care of his huge diocese. In 1905 he laid the foundation of the Monastery of St Tikhon in Pennsylvania.   The bishop saw the importance of integrating the faithful into the life of their new homeland, and was an early advocate of the use of English in American Church services. When Isabel Hapgood's Service Book — the first useful English translation of the Church's services — was published in 1906, he advocated its use in all his parishes.   In 1912, St Raphael was found to be suffering from heart disease, but continued his exhausting pastoral work for two more years. In 1915 he was finally unable to continue, and reposed after two months' illness.   When his relics were transported in 1998 from Brooklyn to Antiochian Village in Ligonier, PA, they were found to be incorrupt, and in 2000 he became the most recently glorified Saint of North America.   In North America St Raphael is commemorated on the anniversary of his repose: February 27 on the Civil/New Calendar, February 14 on the Julian Calendar. He is also commemorated with the Synaxis of Saints of North America on the Second Sunday after Pentecost. The Patriarchate of Antioch also commemorates him, but on Saturday before the Synaxis of the Archangels (November 8).

**Discussion begins at 10:15**Does anyone know much about the Middle Ages? Anyone a big history fan? Well what if I told you a huge chunk of the middle ages, I'm talking a couple hundred of years, never actually existed? That the years 614 to 911 AD have been forged in the historical timeline we know today. Even more, that this was done at the hands of European leaders - the Pope and Emperors who all strived to lead at the change of millennium. These leaders wanted to be a part of a new millennium to become more popular in order for their beliefs to have a stronger hold on the public. Why is there so little physical evidence of this chunk of the Middle Ages? What about the architecture styles used allegedly hundreds of years before the style itself was even created? Can we actually trust the historical dating systems based on trees and radioactivity?Additional content and source materialSupport the showTheme song by INDA

Worshippers have celebrated Orthodox Christmas Day, following the ancient Julian calendar which marks the occasion 13 days after the western Gregorian calendar. But with two wars waging, the mood has been sombre for many this year, with some traditions skipped and celebrations subdued. - 西方格里曆 (Gregorian Calendar) 慶祝聖誕節 13 日後，在東方正教會 (「東正教」) 在剛過去的周末慶祝儒略曆 (Julian Calendar) 的聖誕節。但正當俄烏及以哈兩場戰爭持續未止，不少慶祝東正教聖誕節的當地人都在陰沉寂靜的氣氛下渡過，一些傳統慶祝活動更被縮減規模甚至取消。

Coptic Christmas Special. We wish those who celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January, according to the Julian Calendar, a Merry Christmas. We have many segments about Christmas, inlcuding segments from the congregation of the church, talking about the meaning of christmas, as well as a live reflection with Father Shenouda. Matthew 2:1-12 is the gospel reading and gospel reflections will be about this passage.

LINKS Declaration “Fiducia Supplicans” on the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/12/18/231218b.html  Vatican News write-up on Calendar Change For UGCC https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2023-02/ukrainian-greek-catholics-to-celebrate-christmas-on-december-25.html "CardiNEWS" Background music by David Fesliyan. www.fesliyanstudios.com Tsar Power: https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/ The History of Saqartvelo Georgia: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-saqartvelo-georgia/id1567806651  TRANSCRIPT Hello everyone, First, some CardiNEWS! A few days ago, Cardinal Fernández, who, I should note, already made it into the next round of Cardinal Numbers so he's just running up his score at this point, issued a high level document in his capacity as the head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith–aka the Vatican's Head Theology Guy–that explicitly allows for the informal blessing of homosexual couples with certain conditions. The document was at pains to stress that it does not represent a change in church teaching. I'll defer to the theologians on that, but in the end I've seen takeaways ranging from “this is definitely a change in church teaching” in an excited tone from the more liberally inclined both inside and outside the Church and the same takeaway in a despairing tone from those more conservatively inclined. Then there are those who say “this is definitely NOT a change in Church teaching”, a take that comes mainly from more centrist folks and but also from the hard left who think allowing informal blessings of gay couples while being at pains to distinguish them from marriage isn't even close to the kind of change they want to see. Basically, whether you think this document represents Pope Francis changing doctrine seems to boil down to whether you were already expecting Pope Francis to change doctrine. Folks seem to be seeing what they expected to see. For my part, I was actually genuinely surprised, mainly because there had been none of the usual rumors preceding the release of the document. Usually you get more smoke before the fire. In the end, I am perfectly willing to say that blessings are good, get them if you can and are inclined to seek them. They're more readily available now than they were last week. The second topic tonight is something I meant to cover in my what to expect update but, well, forgot. I've started labeling my Cardinal Numbers posts with a special symbol, and I do mean special. Roberto from Tsar Power help me out *** thanks Roberto who is also from The History of Saqartvelo Georgia. So yes, the Arevakhach (֎) is an Armenian symbol symbolizing eternity, used in contexts from the Christian to the Neo-Pagan to the secular, always tied to Armenia, so it's kind of a national symbol for them. I admit I'm borrowing it for pretty much entirely unrelated purposes, namely that it's a distinctive looking symbol that also works in UNICODE and should therefore be able to render properly for ya'll pretty much regardless of device, plus outside Armenia it doesn't really have an established meaning that might confuse folks, so all in all those things add up to make it a useful symbol to use to make my Cardinals episodes stand out from the rest at a quick glance. So, with thanks to Armenian culture and my Armenian and quasi-Armenian contacts who assured me it would not be offensive to use the Arevakhach for that purpose as long as I took a moment to explain its place in Armenian culture and as a national symbol, I'll be using it to flag Cardinal Numbers content moving forward, starting with, well, starting with the back catalog stuff I've already started flagging, but then after that starting with the next batch of 12 cardinals which I am hoping but not guaranteeing will begin releasing tomorrow, as I present to you the 12 Cardinals of Christmas! Oh, and mentioning Christmas brings me to one other milestone I wanted to note. One consequence of Putin's invasion of Ukraine is the fact that the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has decided to partially adopt the Gregorian Calendar, 441 years after its introduction under Pope Gregory XIII. Orthodox Churches under the Moscow Patriarchate are among the few institutions still using the Julian Calendar, which Pope Gregory revised to reflect solar reality as Easter had begun to drift out of its springtime home. The move is not complete, as the present adoption of the new calendar actually doesn't apply to the dating of Easter in this case, but there is hope that the dating of Easter will be resolved a couple years from now, in 2025, for the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the first great council of the Christian Church. I'm not going to hold my breath on the Easter controversy being fully resolved in my lifetime since it's one of the longest-running points of contention in the history of Christianity, but for now if you know any Ukrainian Greek Catholics, be sure to welcome them to Christmas in the Gregorian Calendar. З Різдвом (Христовим), or, Merry Christmas!  

Julius Caesar, born Gaius Julius Caesar, was a prominent Roman statesman, military general, and dictator who played a pivotal role in transforming the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. Born on July 12, 100 BC, in Rome, Caesar rose to power during a time of political turmoil and instability, leaving an indelible mark on Roman history. Caesar came from a noble family, and his early years were marked by military service and political maneuvering. He distinguished himself as a skilled military leader during his campaigns in Gaul (modern-day France) and Britain, expanding Rome's territorial control and securing his reputation as a brilliant strategist. These military victories helped consolidate his power and popularity back in Rome. In 49 BC, Caesar crossed the Rubicon River with his army, an act considered treasonous at the time, and marched on Rome, sparking a civil war against his political rival, Pompey. Caesar emerged victorious, becoming the sole ruler of Rome and effectively ending the Roman Republic. He implemented a series of reforms aimed at strengthening the central government, improving the lives of ordinary citizens, and reducing the influence of the aristocracy. Caesar's reforms included the Julian Calendar, which became the basis for the modern Gregorian Calendar. He also enacted land reforms, provided land for impoverished citizens, and implemented policies to alleviate debt and unemployment. These measures endeared him to the masses but garnered opposition from some members of the Senate, who feared his growing power and the erosion of their own influence. Caesar's rule was characterized by his autocratic style of governance, and in 44 BC, he was declared dictator perpetuo, or dictator for life. This declaration further exacerbated tensions within the Roman Senate, and a group of senators led by Marcus Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus conspired to assassinate him. On the Ides of March (March 15), 44 BC, Caesar was assassinated in the Senate chamber. His death plunged Rome into another period of political instability, ultimately leading to a power struggle between his adopted heir Octavian (later known as Augustus), and Caesar's assassins. This struggle culminated in the rise of the Roman Empire under Augustus, Caesar's grandnephew, and the first Roman Emperor. Caesar's legacy looms large in history. He is renowned for his military accomplishments, political acumen, and role in the Roman Republic's downfall. His name has become synonymous with power, ambition, and the potential dangers of autocracy. Caesar's life and death have inspired countless works of literature, including William Shakespeare's famous play, "Julius Caesar," which dramatizes the events surrounding his assassination. Despite the controversy surrounding his rule, Caesar left an indelible mark on Roman society. His military campaigns expanded Rome's borders, his political reforms shaped the structure of the Roman Empire, and his name remains an enduring symbol of authority and leadership. Julius Caesar's contributions and impact on ancient Rome have ensured his place among history's most influential figures. Show notes at https://thedigressionpodcast.com/105 Sound Off! With a comment or a question at https://thedigressionpodcast.com/soundoff Like the show? Leave a 5-star rating and review: https://thedigressionpodcast.com/review Help us keep the engine running at https://thedigressionpodcast.com/donate Or just share our podcast with a friend! It's the best way to grow the show!! “MaxKoMusic – Dark Ages” is under a Creative Commons (cc-by) license. Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: http://bit.ly/maxkomusic-dark-ages NOTES: Caesar: Life of a Colossus by Adrian Goldsworthy Julius Caesar (Dover Thrift Editions: Plays) by William Shakespeare

Becky - What happens if someone presents themselves for confirmation in the state of mortal sin? do they not receive the sacrament? Clare - Would you come out of retirement for speaking? I started listening to you a few years ago and would love to hear you speak. Denise - Are people who leave the Church “ex-Catholic?” Jim - Is Ephesians 3: 7-12 good to use when arguing against sola scripture? Mason - Do you use the Gregorian or Julian Calendar and what is the third day of the week for you? I don't think that Sunday is the day that Christ rose from the grave. I also think that some of the holiday's do predate Christianity. Julie - I regret not baptizing my kids sooner. I didn't prioritize faith growing up and am only getting my kids baptized now that they are pre-teens. Mike - Parents letting their kids decide what they want to do when they grow up is not good. I fell away when I left the house and I didn't teach my kids the faith well when my kids were young. Patrick and Cyrus share emails, and Patrick comments on what he saw in the Holy Land Mark - What should I tell my daughter who doesn't want to vaccinate her children?

Most people only know one thing about Hannibal — that he brought elephants over the Alps to attack Rome. But there is so much more to the story. Carthage and Rome fought three wars over a period of 118 years to determine who would become the dominant people in the Mediterranean. Hannibal's loss led directly to the Romans being the ones to shape Western civilization and the modern world.

Episode 131: After Two Days Show NotesSummary: Too many Christians are unaware of the national salvation program that was offered to Israel as a nation during Christ's earthly ministry. After Israel's national leaders blasphemed the Holy Spirit in Matt. 12, Christ began to speak openly only in parables. The Kingdom of God went into a mystery form, and the times and seasons were concealed. Is there a cryptic passage of Scripture that is letting us know we are in the Last Days?This Episode brought to you by: Our Premium Subscribers or “Seekers” Isaac E.Edwin P.John L.Notes:Two Days - Christ was crucified in AD33; 2,000 years (Julian Calendar) later is 2033WEF has Agenda 2030; The Mystery of Iniquity is already working!Is the 1,000 Year/Day a formula for working out the times and seasons?Scriptures:All Scripture references are from the King James Version of the BibleHosea 6:1-3, Matthew 10:5-7, Acts 1:6-8, Acts 1:6-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Matthew 24:42-51, Matthew 12:29-30, Luke 11:17-26, Romans 13:11-12, John 9:1-5, 2 Peter 1:19, Malachi 4:1-3, Genesis 2:1-3, Hebrews 4:1-5, Luke 6:5, Revelation 20:4, 2 Peter 3:5-9, Hosea 6:1-3Takeaway:2 Peter 3:5-9 is an important hidden truth. Israel seeks to enter into rest, which is the Sabbath, the rest of God. During this time they will rule as priests in the Kingdom. This is why the Kingdom of Heaven was offered to them. The Sabbath is the 7th day. A day with the Lord is as 1,000 years. The Sabbath is the 1,000 Year reign of Christ. Christ is Lord of the Sabbath. What is the 1,000 year/Day formula telling us? This formula is in connection to the coming wrath of God and Christ's return. If we apply it to Hosea 6, are the two days equal to 2,000 years since Christ went to His place?Links:Website: https://biblemysteriespodcast.comSubscribe: https:/https://biblemysteries.supercast.comEmail: unlockthebiblenow@gmail.comDonate: ttps://secure.subsplash.com/ui/access/BDJH89

He was born in Syria in 1860, in the waning years of the Ottoman Empire. In his childhood, his family took refuge in Lebanon after their parish priest, St Joseph of Damascus (July 10) was martyred; but they later returned to Damascus. In 1879 he was tonsured a monk and entered into the service of Patriarch Hierotheos of Antioch. The Balamand Seminary had been closed since 1840, but the young monk was offered a scholarship at the Constantinople Patriarchate's seminary at Halki. Returning to Syria with a theological degree, St Raphael became assistant to Gerasimos, the new Patriarch of Antioch, traveling and preaching on his behalf. After further studies in Kiev, he transferred to the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Moscow and for a time was professer of Arabic studies at the Theological Academy in Kazan. (At that time the downtrodden Orthodox of the Middle East received considerable aid and theological training from the Tsar and from the Church in Russia).   In 1895 he was sent to the United States to shepherd the Arab Orthodox Community in New York, which was without a church or a priest. He quickly consecrated a chapel and with great energy set about the work of shepherding his flock there; but he was concerned not only for them but for the Arab Christian immigrants scattered through North America, most of whom were without a pastor and in danger of falling into heterodoxy or abandoning religious life. He traveled widely throughout the continent, visiting, counseling and serving Arab Christians, preaching, celebrating marriages and baptisms, receiving confessions and celebrating the Divine Liturgy, usually in private houses. In 1898 he published the first Orthodox prayer book in Arabic to appear in the New World. In 1899, he made a seven-month journey through forty-three American cities, seeking out the "scattered sheep" of the Church in America. His services were attended not only by Arabs but by Russians and Greeks, all of whom at that time depended on the Russian mission to North America. During this entire period, he held the official rank of Archimandrite, though his work and duties exceeded those of most bishops.   In 1901, Patriarch Meletios was elected to the see of Antioch, the first Arab to occupy the patriarchal throne for 168 years. Several proposals were made to elect Archimandrite Raphael to a see in Syria; but he refused all such offers, pointing out the Orthodox people's great and little-met needs in North America. In 1904, the Moscow Patriarchate made him Bishop of Brooklyn, the first Orthodox bishop to be consecrated on American soil. He redoubled his already impressive pastoral work, ordaining priests to the many new parishes that he had founded, and assisting Saint Tikhon (then Bishop of North America) in the care of his huge diocese. In 1905 he laid the foundation of the Monastery of St Tikhon in Pennsylvania.   The bishop saw the importance of integrating the faithful into the life of their new homeland, and was an early advocate of the use of English in American Church services. When Isabel Hapgood's Service Book — the first useful English translation of the Church's services — was published in 1906, he advocated its use in all his parishes.   In 1912, St Raphael was found to be suffering from heart disease, but continued his exhausting pastoral work for two more years. In 1915 he was finally unable to continue, and reposed after two months' illness.   When his relics were transported in 1998 from Brooklyn to Antiochian Village in Ligonier, PA, they were found to be incorrupt, and in 2000 he became the most recently glorified Saint of North America.   In North America St Raphael is commemorated on the anniversary of his repose: February 27 on the Civil/New Calendar, February 14 on the Julian Calendar. He is also commemorated with the Synaxis of Saints of North America on the Second Sunday after Pentecost. The Patriarchate of Antioch also commemorates him, but on Saturday before the Synaxis of the Archangels (November 8).

He was born in Syria in 1860, in the waning years of the Ottoman Empire. In his childhood, his family took refuge in Lebanon after their parish priest, St Joseph of Damascus (July 10) was martyred; but they later returned to Damascus. In 1879 he was tonsured a monk and entered into the service of Patriarch Hierotheos of Antioch. The Balamand Seminary had been closed since 1840, but the young monk was offered a scholarship at the Constantinople Patriarchate's seminary at Halki. Returning to Syria with a theological degree, St Raphael became assistant to Gerasimos, the new Patriarch of Antioch, traveling and preaching on his behalf. After further studies in Kiev, he transferred to the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Moscow and for a time was professer of Arabic studies at the Theological Academy in Kazan. (At that time the downtrodden Orthodox of the Middle East received considerable aid and theological training from the Tsar and from the Church in Russia).   In 1895 he was sent to the United States to shepherd the Arab Orthodox Community in New York, which was without a church or a priest. He quickly consecrated a chapel and with great energy set about the work of shepherding his flock there; but he was concerned not only for them but for the Arab Christian immigrants scattered through North America, most of whom were without a pastor and in danger of falling into heterodoxy or abandoning religious life. He traveled widely throughout the continent, visiting, counseling and serving Arab Christians, preaching, celebrating marriages and baptisms, receiving confessions and celebrating the Divine Liturgy, usually in private houses. In 1898 he published the first Orthodox prayer book in Arabic to appear in the New World. In 1899, he made a seven-month journey through forty-three American cities, seeking out the "scattered sheep" of the Church in America. His services were attended not only by Arabs but by Russians and Greeks, all of whom at that time depended on the Russian mission to North America. During this entire period, he held the official rank of Archimandrite, though his work and duties exceeded those of most bishops.   In 1901, Patriarch Meletios was elected to the see of Antioch, the first Arab to occupy the patriarchal throne for 168 years. Several proposals were made to elect Archimandrite Raphael to a see in Syria; but he refused all such offers, pointing out the Orthodox people's great and little-met needs in North America. In 1904, the Moscow Patriarchate made him Bishop of Brooklyn, the first Orthodox bishop to be consecrated on American soil. He redoubled his already impressive pastoral work, ordaining priests to the many new parishes that he had founded, and assisting Saint Tikhon (then Bishop of North America) in the care of his huge diocese. In 1905 he laid the foundation of the Monastery of St Tikhon in Pennsylvania.   The bishop saw the importance of integrating the faithful into the life of their new homeland, and was an early advocate of the use of English in American Church services. When Isabel Hapgood's Service Book — the first useful English translation of the Church's services — was published in 1906, he advocated its use in all his parishes.   In 1912, St Raphael was found to be suffering from heart disease, but continued his exhausting pastoral work for two more years. In 1915 he was finally unable to continue, and reposed after two months' illness.   When his relics were transported in 1998 from Brooklyn to Antiochian Village in Ligonier, PA, they were found to be incorrupt, and in 2000 he became the most recently glorified Saint of North America.   In North America St Raphael is commemorated on the anniversary of his repose: February 27 on the Civil/New Calendar, February 14 on the Julian Calendar. He is also commemorated with the Synaxis of Saints of North America on the Second Sunday after Pentecost. The Patriarchate of Antioch also commemorates him, but on Saturday before the Synaxis of the Archangels (November 8).

Ep 199ReLDI Centre Belgrade:Ponosno predstavljamo projekat http://COMtext.SR u saradnji sa @ICEF_etf i uz podršku lokalne privrede!Danas otpočinjemo sa radionicom u ICEF-u, nastavljamo dalje na https://github.com/ICEF-NLP/COMtext.SRApple updates its Brazilian homepage with a tribute to soccer player PeléApple Increasing the Price of Out-of Warranty iPhone, Mac, and iPad Battery Replacements Starting in MarchMusic Service Deezer Admits Data Breach via Third Party, Possibly Affecting 200M+ UsersThe Voice Assistant Battle! (2023) How Will Apple Play the Digital Markets Act? — Sub Club PodcastNext-Generation Qi2 Wireless Charging Standard Embraces Apple's MagSafe for Universal CompatibilityKuo: Apple No Longer Planning to Launch iPhone SE 4 Next YearCES 2023: Dell Looks to Take on Apple's Pro Display XDR With New 32-Inch 6K Display That Has a Built-In 4K Webcam and Included StandCES 2023: Samsung's Latest Monitors Include an Apple Studio Display Rival, Updated M8 Smart MonitorMacRumors' CES 2023 postsSafari Turns 20 Today: 'Fastest Web Browser Ever Created for the Mac'PCalc at 30, An Origin StoryO naših osam godina.Alek pomenuo Ukulele.ZahvalniceSnimano 7.1.2023.Uvodna muzika by Vladimir Tošić, stari sajt je ovde.Logotip by Aleksandra Ilić.Artwork epizode by Saša Montiljo, njegov kutak na Devianartu.70 cm x 50 cmulje na platnu2022.

Episode: 2368 In which Shakespeare and Cervantes die on the same day, but eleven days apart.  Today, UH scholar, Richard Armstrong tells us about puzzles in chronology.

In this episode of Rock is Lit, I'm thrilled to welcome novelist, playwright, visual artist, and songwriter Jeff Jackson, author of the novel 'Destroy All Monsters: The Last Rock Novel', which centers around the killing of bands as they perform on stage by members of their own audience. Later, Nathan D. Duvall, host of the Lucid show on 103.3 Asheville FM, joins the podcast to talk about real-world examples when this kind of violence has erupted at live shows. Highlights:Jeff and I talk about some amazing musicians/bands, including Wire, The Raincoats, Throbbing Gristle, Dog Faced Hermans, Destroyer, Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground, Suede, The Smiths, Johnny Ace, Fugazi, The Beatles, Pavement, and Robert Johnson.Jeff and I discuss what makes a good rock novel and list some examples, including 'Paint It Black' by Janet Fitch, 'Black Card' by Chris L. Terry, 'The Ruins' by Mat Osman, and my own rock novel 'Searching for Jimmy Page'. Additional topics Jeff and I cover include the style and narrative of Jeff's book 'Destroy All Monsters: The Last Rock Novel'; the link between violence and music; fandom and obsession; the primal nature of music; mythology surrounding certain musicians; the diminishing power of music in the culture; Jeff's band Julian Calendar.For more examples of Jeff's favorite rock novels and for a bonus interview with Jeff about Julian Calendar's political songs, bop on over to the Rock is Lit Vault.Nathan and I talk about real-world historical precedent for the fictional premise of Jeff's novel, fans attacking musicians as they perform on stage, and give some examples, including the murder of Dimebag Darrell of Pantera and Damagebag.Songs played during the episode in order of appearance:"Keep Your Laws Off My Body" by Dog Faced Hermans"Pledging My Love" by Johnny Ace"Blue Boys" by Julian Calendar"In Your Love" by Julian CalendarContacts:Jeff Jackson's website, http://deathofliterature.com/Jeff Jackson Instagram, @deathofliteratureJeff Jackson Twitter, @DeathofLitJulian Calendar at Bandcamp, https://juliancalendar.bandcamp.com/My review of 'Destroy All Monsters' in 'North Carolina Literary Review'Nathan D. Duvall's Lucid show, https://www.ashevillefm.org/show/lucid/Nathan D. Duvall Facebook, @nathan.duvall1Christy Alexander Hallberg website, christyalexanderhallberg.comChristy Alexander Hallberg Instagram, @christyhallbergChristy Alexander Hallberg Twitter, @ChristyHallbergChristy Alexander Hallberg YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/christyhallbergRock is Lit Vault

In this episode of Rock is Lit, I'm thrilled to welcome novelist, playwright, visual artist, and songwriter Jeff Jackson, author of the novel 'Destroy All Monsters: The Last Rock Novel', which centers around the killing of bands as they perform on stage by members of their own audience. Later, Nathan D. Duvall, host of the Lucid show on 103.3 Asheville FM, joins the podcast to talk about real-world examples when this kind of violence has erupted at live shows.  Highlights: Jeff and I talk about some amazing musicians/bands, including Wire, The Raincoats, Throbbing Gristle, Dog Faced Hermans, Destroyer, Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground, Suede, The Smiths, Johnny Ace, Fugazi, The Beatles, Pavement, and Robert Johnson. Jeff and I discuss what makes a good rock novel and list some examples, including 'Paint It Black' by Janet Fitch, 'Black Card' by Chris L. Terry, 'The Ruins' by Mat Osman, and my own rock novel 'Searching for Jimmy Page'.  Additional topics Jeff and I cover include the style and narrative of Jeff's book 'Destroy All Monsters: The Last Rock Novel'; the link between violence and music; fandom and obsession; the primal nature of music; mythology surrounding certain musicians; the diminishing power of music in the culture; Jeff's band Julian Calendar. For more examples of Jeff's favorite rock novels and for a bonus interview with Jeff about Julian Calendar's political songs, bop on over to the Rock is Lit Vault. Nathan and I talk about real-world historical precedent for the fictional premise of Jeff's novel, fans attacking musicians as they perform on stage, and give some examples, including the murder of Dimebag Darrell of Pantera and Damagebag. Songs played during the episode in order of appearance: "Keep Your Laws Off My Body" by Dog Faced Hermans "Pledging My Love" by Johnny Ace "Blue Boys" by Julian Calendar "In Your Love" by Julian Calendar Contacts: Jeff Jackson's website, http://deathofliterature.com/ Jeff Jackson Instagram, @deathofliterature Jeff Jackson Twitter, @DeathofLit Julian Calendar at Bandcamp, https://juliancalendar.bandcamp.com/ My review of 'Destroy All Monsters' in 'North Carolina Literary Review' Nathan D. Duvall's Lucid show, https://www.ashevillefm.org/show/lucid/ Nathan D. Duvall Facebook, @nathan.duvall1 Christy Alexander Hallberg website, christyalexanderhallberg.com Christy Alexander Hallberg Instagram, @christyhallberg Christy Alexander Hallberg Twitter, @ChristyHallberg Christy Alexander Hallberg YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/christyhallberg Rock is Lit Vault Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The town of Gettysburg is centrally located in Southern Pennsylvania and its claim to fame is the three day battle that took place here in July of 1863 that became the major turning point of the war. Many of the homes, inns and businesses in town still bear the battle scars of this bloody battle and nearly every location has some kind of spirit hanging around. We got to spend a couple days in this historic and quaint town and we are going to share the haunted locations outside of the battlefield on this episode. Join us for the history and haunts of Gettysburg! The Moment in Oddity features Snailfish and This Month in History features the Julian Calendar changing to the Gregorian Calendar in Britain. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com   Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2022/08/hgb-ep-450-haunted-gettysburg.html    Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license (This Month in History) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3906-in-your-arms License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios Thoughts on Gettysburg from PodcastMusic.com

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A study on the Biblical definition of a day (evening + morning), and on the relationship of the sun and moon to days, weeks, months, seasons and years.  We will also discuss the weekly Sabbath, and God's original calendar as compared to calendars in use today.Genesis 1:2-5 KJVAnd the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, "Let there be light:" and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. And God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.---During many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study,”  a document which outlines core concepts shown in the scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines.  We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which  can be found here.Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for additional Bible Study podcasts, covering many different Bible topics, and done in a slightly different format from the podcasts on this channel.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.If you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comRelated Documents:Sabbath Observance by the Apostolic ChurchWhat About the Feasts of Leviticus 23Related Podcasts:The Third DaySupport the show (https://cash.app/$ASBzone)

He was born in Syria in 1860, in the waning years of the Ottoman Empire. In his childhood, his family took refuge in Lebanon after their parish priest, St Joseph of Damascus (July 10) was martyred; but they later returned to Damascus. In 1879 he was tonsured a monk and entered into the service of Patriarch Hierotheos of Antioch. The Balamand Seminary had been closed since 1840, but the young monk was offered a scholarship at the Constantinople Patriarchate's seminary at Halki. Returning to Syria with a theological degree, St Raphael became assistant to Gerasimos, the new Patriarch of Antioch, traveling and preaching on his behalf. After further studies in Kiev, he transferred to the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Moscow and for a time was professer of Arabic studies at the Theological Academy in Kazan. (At that time the downtrodden Orthodox of the Middle East received considerable aid and theological training from the Tsar and from the Church in Russia).   In 1895 he was sent to the United States to shepherd the Arab Orthodox Community in New York, which was without a church or a priest. He quickly consecrated a chapel and with great energy set about the work of shepherding his flock there; but he was concerned not only for them but for the Arab Christian immigrants scattered through North America, most of whom were without a pastor and in danger of falling into heterodoxy or abandoning religious life. He traveled widely throughout the continent, visiting, counseling and serving Arab Christians, preaching, celebrating marriages and baptisms, receiving confessions and celebrating the Divine Liturgy, usually in private houses. In 1898 he published the first Orthodox prayer book in Arabic to appear in the New World. In 1899, he made a seven-month journey through forty-three American cities, seeking out the "scattered sheep" of the Church in America. His services were attended not only by Arabs but by Russians and Greeks, all of whom at that time depended on the Russian mission to North America. During this entire period, he held the official rank of Archimandrite, though his work and duties exceeded those of most bishops.   In 1901, Patriarch Meletios was elected to the see of Antioch, the first Arab to occupy the patriarchal throne for 168 years. Several proposals were made to elect Archimandrite Raphael to a see in Syria; but he refused all such offers, pointing out the Orthodox people's great and little-met needs in North America. In 1904, the Moscow Patriarchate made him Bishop of Brooklyn, the first Orthodox bishop to be consecrated on American soil. He redoubled his already impressive pastoral work, ordaining priests to the many new parishes that he had founded, and assisting Saint Tikhon (then Bishop of North America) in the care of his huge diocese. In 1905 he laid the foundation of the Monastery of St Tikhon in Pennsylvania.   The bishop saw the importance of integrating the faithful into the life of their new homeland, and was an early advocate of the use of English in American Church services. When Isabel Hapgood's Service Book — the first useful English translation of the Church's services — was published in 1906, he advocated its use in all his parishes.   In 1912, St Raphael was found to be suffering from heart disease, but continued his exhausting pastoral work for two more years. In 1915 he was finally unable to continue, and reposed after two months' illness.   When his relics were transported in 1998 from Brooklyn to Antiochian Village in Ligonier, PA, they were found to be incorrupt, and in 2000 he became the most recently glorified Saint of North America.   In North America St Raphael is commemorated on the anniversary of his repose: February 27 on the Civil/New Calendar, February 14 on the Julian Calendar. He is also commemorated with the Synaxis of Saints of North America on the Second Sunday after Pentecost. The Patriarchate of Antioch also commemorates him, but on Saturday before the Synaxis of the Archangels (November 8).

Each year traditional Western Christianity observes Epiphany January 6. Also known as Theophany, Epiphany, as the name suggests, celebrates the revelation of God as incarnate man in Jesus Christ.[1] The celebration of Epiphany often comes on its eve while the Sunday after (or on) the day is named Epiphany Sunday. Themes and scriptures surrounding Epiphany often include the event of the magi visiting Jesus as a child and Jesus' baptism since such an event was vital in his revelation of who he is. Jesus' baptism is the topic of confusion, for why would a sinless man need to be baptized? Baptism was not new in Jesus' day; in fact, baptism has Old Testament roots for cleansing. In the case of Jesus' baptism, however, the ordinance holds a different meaning. To answer why Jesus needed to be baptized, I suggest three crucial points. [1] January 6 applies only to those churches, which utilize the Julian Calendar. Many churches of Eastern influence utilize the Gregorian Calendar and observe Epiphany January 19 because of the 13-day difference between the two calendars.

Orthodox and Coptic churches celebrate the birth of Christ according to the Julian Calendar, which is 13 days behind the Gregorian system.

Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about the life of St.Seraphim of Sarov. August 1 is the anniversary of his birth, according to the Julian Calendar.

Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about the life of St.Seraphim of Sarov. August 1 is the anniversary of his birth, according to the Julian Calendar.

Stephie and Dylan talk about a new president, the reinvention of the Julian Calendar, and Trivia Master Stephie shows up.

He was born in Syria in 1860, in the waning years of the Ottoman Empire. In his childhood, his family took refuge in Lebanon after their parish priest, St Joseph of Damascus (July 10) was martyred; but they later returned to Damascus. In 1879 he was tonsured a monk and entered into the service of Patriarch Hierotheos of Antioch. The Balamand Seminary had been closed since 1840, but the young monk was offered a scholarship at the Constantinople Patriarchate's seminary at Halki. Returning to Syria with a theological degree, St Raphael became assistant to Gerasimos, the new Patriarch of Antioch, traveling and preaching on his behalf. After further studies in Kiev, he transferred to the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Moscow and for a time was professer of Arabic studies at the Theological Academy in Kazan. (At that time the downtrodden Orthodox of the Middle East received considerable aid and theological training from the Tsar and from the Church in Russia).   In 1895 he was sent to the United States to shepherd the Arab Orthodox Community in New York, which was without a church or a priest. He quickly consecrated a chapel and with great energy set about the work of shepherding his flock there; but he was concerned not only for them but for the Arab Christian immigrants scattered through North America, most of whom were without a pastor and in danger of falling into heterodoxy or abandoning religious life. He traveled widely throughout the continent, visiting, counseling and serving Arab Christians, preaching, celebrating marriages and baptisms, receiving confessions and celebrating the Divine Liturgy, usually in private houses. In 1898 he published the first Orthodox prayer book in Arabic to appear in the New World. In 1899, he made a seven-month journey through forty-three American cities, seeking out the "scattered sheep" of the Church in America. His services were attended not only by Arabs but by Russians and Greeks, all of whom at that time depended on the Russian mission to North America. During this entire period, he held the official rank of Archimandrite, though his work and duties exceeded those of most bishops.   In 1901, Patriarch Meletios was elected to the see of Antioch, the first Arab to occupy the patriarchal throne for 168 years. Several proposals were made to elect Archimandrite Raphael to a see in Syria; but he refused all such offers, pointing out the Orthodox people's great and little-met needs in North America. In 1904, the Moscow Patriarchate made him Bishop of Brooklyn, the first Orthodox bishop to be consecrated on American soil. He redoubled his already impressive pastoral work, ordaining priests to the many new parishes that he had founded, and assisting Saint Tikhon (then Bishop of North America) in the care of his huge diocese. In 1905 he laid the foundation of the Monastery of St Tikhon in Pennsylvania.   The bishop saw the importance of integrating the faithful into the life of their new homeland, and was an early advocate of the use of English in American Church services. When Isabel Hapgood's Service Book — the first useful English translation of the Church's services — was published in 1906, he advocated its use in all his parishes.   In 1912, St Raphael was found to be suffering from heart disease, but continued his exhausting pastoral work for two more years. In 1915 he was finally unable to continue, and reposed after two months' illness.   When his relics were transported in 1998 from Brooklyn to Antiochian Village in Ligonier, PA, they were found to be incorrupt, and in 2000 he became the most recently glorified Saint of North America.   In North America St Raphael is commemorated on the anniversary of his repose: February 27 on the Civil/New Calendar, February 14 on the Julian Calendar. He is also commemorated with the Synaxis of Saints of North America on the Second Sunday after Pentecost. The Patriarchate of Antioch also commemorates him, but on Saturday before the Synaxis of the Archangels (November 8).

Twitter: twitter.com/historyfolklore Instagram: instagram.com/historyandfolklore Patreon: patreon.com/historyandfolklorepodcast Discover the folklore behind hawthorn trees in early medieval Europe.  How are hawthorns connected to the dead? Why is it dangerous to bring them inside? Can I say thrimethylamine? (no).  I had a bit of an issue with the sound at the end of this episode - sorry! I will do my best to get it sorted for the next episode. Sources used: Baker, M., Discovering the Folklore of Plants (2019). Carey, F., The Tree: Meaning and Muth (2012). Castleman, M., The New healing Herbs (2009). Eberly, S., A Thorn Among the Lilies: The Hawthorn in Medieval Love Allegory, Folklore (1989) Roud, S. A Pocket Guide to Superstitions of the British Isles (2005). Schneidu, L., Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland (2019). Stocke, L., The Two Mayings in Chaucer's 'The Knight's Tale': Convention and Invention, The Journal of English and Germanic Philology (1986).Struthers, J. Red Sky at Night: The Book of Lost Countryside Wisdom (2009). Watts, D.C., Dictionary of Plant Lore (2007). Transcription: Up the airy mountain, Down the rushy glen, We daren't go a-hunting For fear of little men; Wee folk, good folk, Trooping all together; Green jacket, red cap, And white owl's feather!   By the craggy hillside, Through the mosses bare, They have planted thorn trees For pleasure, here and there. Is any man so daring As dig them up in spite, He shall find their sharpest thorns In his bed at night.   Up the airy mountain, Down the rushy glen, We daren't go a-hunting For fear of little men;     The Fairies by William Allignhorn.      Hello, welcome to the History and Folklore podcast, where we look at different folk beliefs through history and how these beliefs have shaped people's perceptions of nature. Today we're looking at hawthorn trees and the folklore associated with them.     Hawthorn has been in the British Isles for over 20,00 years, and is one of only 33 trees that are native to Britain. Probably because of this, it has a central place in British folklore and is seen as a sacred tree to be respected.    One of the strongest associations that hawthorns have is with spring, particularly May Day. As part of the May festivities, on the night before May 1st young people would go into the woods and return with hawthorn blossoms, stems and branches to turn into garlands and ‘may trees' - hawthorn branches that would be set up outside the house and decorated with wildflowers. Crosses made of hawthorn would also be hung over home and stable doors to protect the inhabitants and in Suffolk any servant who was able to bring back a branch of hawthorn on May morning was rewarded with a bowl of cream for their efforts.    Hawthorn was such a sign of the change of seasons that it was actually used as a way measuring of time in some parts of the British Isles. In Scotland, farmers would say that ‘harvest follows thirteen weeks after hawthorn scents the air.' The use of hawthorn at May Day celebrations became less common after the change from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorain calendar in 1752. This is because May Day was shifted to be about two weeks earlier, making hawthorn blossoms difficult to find. Despite this, the tree still has a strong association with spring and is still called the May Tree in some parts of Britain. It is probably unsurprising that due to its link with spring and new life, that hawthorn has a number of other positive associations.    In Europe hawthorn symbolised hope, marriage and fertility. In England, it is often incorporated into the ‘Green Man' figure and in Ancient Greece brides would carry hawthorn boughs and wear the blossoms in their clothes. In medieval literature hawthorn was used regularly in medieval literature to allude to courtship, fertility and carnal love.    After the Inclosure Act in England, which saw common land being divided up into smaller private fields, hawthorn was used as a common hedging plant and also became associated with boundaries and protection. Planting hawthorn in your garden was said to keep witches away from your home, or at least severely diminish their power. Including hawthorn in hedging plants was also said to ward away fairies, and any cattle kept in the field would flourish. Similarly, May blossom placed on the cowshed door on May morning would ensure the milk supply for the coming year. In Cambridgeshire, hawthorn was also thought to bring luck to the harvest and a branch would be added to the last hayrick. The protective nature of hawthorn extended to the point where it was said that a sprig of it in a hat would protect the wearer from lightning strike.   In Serbia, hawthorn was very closely associated with vampires and driving a hawthorn branch into a graveside would prevent the dead from returning as a Vampire.    However, there was definitely a darker side to hawthorn in folk practice and belief. A popular saying that references the tree states that ‘hawthorn bloom and elder flower fill the house with evil power' and if hawthorn was brought inside the house then a person inside was likely to die. In certain areas the death would be specified, with children being told that bringing hawthorn into the house would kill their mothers - an early version of ‘don't step on the cracks or you'll break your mother's back' rhyme that's sung by schoolchildren in England today. But like all good rules there are exceptions, and in Staffordshire hawthorn could be brought into the house if it was gathered on Holy Thursday and laid in the rafters by someone who was not part of the family who lived there. In that case it would protect the house from lightning strike because apparently ‘under a thorn our saviour was born.'  This superstition may have arisen from the fact that, apparently, the blossoms ‘smelt like death', or more precisely, like the plague. This comparison goes back to before the Great Plague of 1665 and Francis Bacon refers to it in 1627 as an already existing piece of knowledge. The flowers do decay quickly once picked and let off a strong smell. It turns out that the comparison is an accurate one, as trimethylamine (sorry if I haven't pronounce that properly - I am definitely not a science person - if you know how it should be pronounced please let me know) anyway trimethylamine is one of the first products formed when animal tissues start to decay, is present in hawthorn flowers. So if you want a budget interactive history experience, pick some May blossom and you can transport yourself to a seventeenth century house afflicted by the Great Plague.  There is a clear difference in historical attitude between hedgerow hawthorns, planted by humans, and lone hawthorn trees, sometimes called ‘sentry' trees, which were said to either be planted and inhabited by fairies, or to have sprung from the ashes of the dead scattered through the world.   In England these solitary thorns were often used to mark places of administrative meetings or trials. The inclusion of ‘thorn' in an English place name is assumed to be evidence that such meeting trees once stood there as a place of administration and justice.    However, in Ireland a ‘sentry thorn' was a fairy trysting place. It was reported that a woman wearing white could be seen entering and leaving a lone hawthorn tree, and fairies would be seen in their branches. It is thought that this woman could be a fairy queen, or potentially a banshee. Their association with death, and the scattered ashes of the dead is quite interesting in this instance, as there are instances in Icelandic and Scandinavian folklore associating elves with the reincarnated souls of the dead, which makes me wonder if a similar belief used to exist in Ireland and other Celtic nations, or if its just a coincidence.    Because of their association with fairies, lone hawthorn trees demanded great respect and were especially dangerous on May Day, midsummer or halloween - the times of greatest fairy power. It was particularly unlucky to go to sleep under one of these thorns, and Thomas the Rhymer was said to have met the Queen of Elfhame after falling asleep under one, was taken to the realm of the fairies for 7 years, and was returned with the gift of prophesy. While this may have sounded like a great outcome, there were stories of people not returning until their friends, families and all who knew them had died, so you might not want to take your chances.    Farmers would cultivate around lone thorns that lay in their fields, and as late as 1968 there was local opposition to plans to remove a thorn that lay in the way of a road in Donegal. In the end, the road was realigned at great expense to avoid the tree. Again, this mimics legends in Iceland of elf stones, with roads being diverted even now to avoid rocks where elves are said to reside.    Damaging one of these thorns was seen as incredibly reckless. A farmer in Worcester became so annoyed at the people coming to his lands to visit the thorn that stood there that he chopped it down. Shortly after he broke an arm, a leg and his farm burnt down. Another man reported that he saw blood coming from the tree as he tried to fell it, and so stopped, which he was probably grateful of if he knew of the fate of the first farmer.    Again there is evidence of ritual rule breaking in these instances, and saying a prayer before felling the thorn may save you from harm. This would only be true if the reason for felling was absolutely necessary, though, usually for ritual or healing purposes - never to tidy a farm or for convenience. On of the more alarming stories was when Walter Grove, son of a manor house in Dorset, cut down a thorn when firewood ran short one winter. After this, the entire village became infertile. No chickens laid eggs, no calves and no babies were conceived. It was only after the tree was replaced that this was remedied and things returned to normal, but it shows how an entire community could be punished for the thoughtlessness of one individual.    Fairy or sentry thorns did not always bring ill fortune, though, if you treated the tree and fairies with the respect they deserved. An account of two men who carefully ploughed a field, taking great care to avoid the hawthorn tree in the middle, were rewarded at the end of their work with a table overflowing with food and drink. A particularly lovely story from the Isle of Man tells of a girl who had always left offerings out for local fairies. When she needed help completing her spinning work in time she told a nearby hawthorn of her troubles, and the fairies came to complete her work as well as leaving her a beautiful shawl of wildflowers as a parting gift.    The importance of hawthorns easily passed from pagan to Christian law. In the first episode about elves, I talk about how the early Christian church was keen to keep the trappings of old religions and folk beliefs, while changing the meaning for them to a more Christian one so as to ease the transition between religions.    In England, this is particularly true in the case of the Glastonbury Thorn in Somerset. After conversion a legend grew around the tree that said that it came into being after St Joseph of Arimathea struck his staff into the ground, where it immediately rooted and grew branches, to the amazement of the watching crowd. This miracle gave people a justifiable reason to continue venerating the tree after conversion, and it was said that the tree would burst into bloom every year on December 25th to celebrate the birth of Christ. In the winter of 1752, after the calendar change, the tree failed to do so and apparently a large crowd gathered around it on January 5th, Christmas Day on the old calendar, to see if it bloomed then. It did, which was seen as proof that the old calendar was the correct one. Sadly, the Glastonbury Thorn was cut down by Cromwellian troops, who saw it as a relic of old superstitions, in the English civil war. Although it was later replaced by another, said to be from a cutting of the original tree.    Other lone thorns retained importance to their local communities in their own ways. In Ireland, some became ‘mass trees', dedicated to saints, associated with holy wells or incorporated into burial customs. In France hawthorns were seen as an acceptable alternative to church to pray if someone was a long way from church, and it was traditional for mothers to pray at these trees for the health of their children.    Hawthorn wood was seen as particularly holy as it was said that the crown of thorns at Jesus crucifixion was made of hawthorn and in the medieval era rosaries were often made of this wood because of this . It was believed that this link made hawthorn particularly effective in healing. A charm for a festering wound instructed the practitioner to pass a thorn over the wound while saying the phrase ‘Christ was of the Virgin born, he was pricked by a thorn, it never did bell and swell, I trust in Jesus it never will.' Hawthorn was seen to have a number of healing properties and in the seventeenth century the herbalist Thomas Culpeper claimed it was a singular remedy for kidney stones and dropsy, which caused tissue swelling. It is still used in modern medicine to treat a variety of ailments including high or low blood pressure, congestive heart failure (which can lead to edema, formerly known as dropsy) and high cholesterol.   As well as medicinal uses, hawthorn berries and leaves have been used for food for thousands of years, either straight from the tree or made into jams and jellies. The leaves were often called ‘poor man's bread and cheese' due to their distinctive taste. If you do choose to try a leaf,, obviously make sure it definitely is hawthorn and safe before you eat one, but maybe also leave an offering out in return for the fairies that live there, just in case. Thank you for listening to this episode of the History and Folklore Podcast. If you enjoyed the episode I would really appreciate it if you could follow me on Facebook at History and Folklore Podcast or Instagram at history and folklore, where you will be notified of future episodes and also discover lots or random history and folklore facts.You can also get in touch by emailing me at historyandfolklorepodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening, and I hope to see you for the next episode.

He was born in Syria in 1860, in the waning years of the Ottoman Empire. In his childhood, his family took refuge in Lebanon after their parish priest, St Joseph of Damascus (July 10) was martyred; but they later returned to Damascus. In 1879 he was tonsured a monk and entered into the service of Patriarch Hierotheos of Antioch. The Balamand Seminary had been closed since 1840, but the young monk was offered a scholarship at the Constantinople Patriarchate's seminary at Halki. Returning to Syria with a theological degree, St Raphael became assistant to Gerasimos, the new Patriarch of Antioch, traveling and preaching on his behalf. After further studies in Kiev, he transferred to the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Moscow and for a time was professer of Arabic studies at the Theological Academy in Kazan. (At that time the downtrodden Orthodox of the Middle East received considerable aid and theological training from the Tsar and from the Church in Russia).   In 1895 he was sent to the United States to shepherd the Arab Orthodox Community in New York, which was without a church or a priest. He quickly consecrated a chapel and with great energy set about the work of shepherding his flock there; but he was concerned not only for them but for the Arab Christian immigrants scattered through North America, most of whom were without a pastor and in danger of falling into heterodoxy or abandoning religious life. He traveled widely throughout the continent, visiting, counseling and serving Arab Christians, preaching, celebrating marriages and baptisms, receiving confessions and celebrating the Divine Liturgy, usually in private houses. In 1898 he published the first Orthodox prayer book in Arabic to appear in the New World. In 1899, he made a seven-month journey through forty-three American cities, seeking out the "scattered sheep" of the Church in America. His services were attended not only by Arabs but by Russians and Greeks, all of whom at that time depended on the Russian mission to North America. During this entire period, he held the official rank of Archimandrite, though his work and duties exceeded those of most bishops.   In 1901, Patriarch Meletios was elected to the see of Antioch, the first Arab to occupy the patriarchal throne for 168 years. Several proposals were made to elect Archimandrite Raphael to a see in Syria; but he refused all such offers, pointing out the Orthodox people's great and little-met needs in North America. In 1904, the Moscow Patriarchate made him Bishop of Brooklyn, the first Orthodox bishop to be consecrated on American soil. He redoubled his already impressive pastoral work, ordaining priests to the many new parishes that he had founded, and assisting Saint Tikhon (then Bishop of North America) in the care of his huge diocese. In 1905 he laid the foundation of the Monastery of St Tikhon in Pennsylvania.   The bishop saw the importance of integrating the faithful into the life of their new homeland, and was an early advocate of the use of English in American Church services. When Isabel Hapgood's Service Book — the first useful English translation of the Church's services — was published in 1906, he advocated its use in all his parishes.   In 1912, St Raphael was found to be suffering from heart disease, but continued his exhausting pastoral work for two more years. In 1915 he was finally unable to continue, and reposed after two months' illness.   When his relics were transported in 1998 from Brooklyn to Antiochian Village in Ligonier, PA, they were found to be incorrupt, and in 2000 he became the most recently glorified Saint of North America.   In North America St Raphael is commemorated on the anniversary of his repose: February 27 on the Civil/New Calendar, February 14 on the Julian Calendar. He is also commemorated with the Synaxis of Saints of North America on the Second Sunday after Pentecost. The Patriarchate of Antioch also commemorates him, but on Saturday before the Synaxis of the Archangels (November 8).

Episode 11 MAGA Cover Up And Assange Arrested Featuring Hosts: Matthew Carano, Nick Boyle, and Cord Blomquist Engineered by: Matthew Carano Produced by: Matthew Carano, and Nick Boyle Show Summary: On this episode of The Freecast, Epping High student forced to cover up MAGA shirt, Assange is ousted from embassy, Bill Weld runs republican, and a loose discussion on the NH state seal.   News Epping High Student told to cover up her MAGA shirt (Matt) https://www.unionleader.com/news/education/epping-principal-issues-apology-after-student-was-told-to-cover/article_af9fee3b-37e8-507c-aecb-63502126bd79.html Assange arrested in London (Cord) https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-47891737 Former Mass Governor Bill Weld announces run for president as a republican (Nick) https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/voters/former-mass-gov-weld-announces-run-for-president-on-patriots/article_b6448818-bc0b-5ae0-aa1e-3ad9cdc4e94c.html?block_id=664693 On Rachel Maddow in November 2nd 2016, before the election. “Well I'm here vouching for Mrs. Clinton and I think it's high time somebody did and I'm doing it based on my personal experience with her and I think she deserves to have people vouch for her other than members of the Democratic National Committee so I'm here to do that.” “I know her to be a person of high moral character” https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2016/11/02/libertarian_vp_candidate_wel Durham reaches $1.1 million settlement agreement with Eversource (Cord) https://www.fosters.com/news/20190416/durham-approves-1m-settlement-with-eversource How is this not extortion or bribery? Durham is dropping an appeal in exchange for money. d_im_here_vouching_for_mrs_clinton_and_i_think_its_high_time_somebody_did.html Death Penalty repeal passes both house and senate with veto-proof majority (Matt) https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/state/death-penalty-repeal-passes-nh-senate-with-veto-proof-majority/article_6ba91bd6-fcf8-5986-add0-4dfb3f24fa09.html Secretary of State Bill Gardner (Cord) https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/state/gardner-urges-lawmakers-to-treat-all-voters-equally/article_ac0f480e-a64a-5fdf-a8d9-6c3d19fde4e8.html “No matter how rich you are, or smart you are, when you are in that line at the polling place, you are the same as everyone. When you start fracturing that with exceptions, that is the path that leads to where the country was in the 1960s,” Before HB 1264, NH was the only state that didn't require voters to be residents This bill basically says, if you want to vote, you have to be a resident, and therefore, you have to pay the same fees and taxes that all other residents pay Events Freecoast Liberty Outreach Meetup Rochester - 3rd Thursday   NH History Colonial New Hampshire and its seals I will be using all new style calendar dates to avoid confusion. Old style had the first day of the year as March 25th, Lady Day. In 1752, English speaking countries switched from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar, which changed the beginning of the year to January 1. That year Wednesday September 2nd, was followed by Thursday September 14th.. Between 1623-1640 when NH was “independent” it had no seal since John Mason only had a grant and had no charter. The 4 towns of NH operated autonomously and didn't need a seal. 1641-1679 NH was united with Massachusetts and used the Massachusetts Seal In 1680, when John Cutt became “president” of NH, separate from Massachusetts, a new seal was made. Only one impression of that seal has been found, but it is in bad condition 1682 Edward Cranfield seal Feb 1685 James II ascended the throne and threw a wrench into how the colonies were organized. In October 165 James II commissioned Joseph Dudley President, to rule over the Territory and Dominion of New England, consisting of Massachusetts Bay, Maine, New Hampshire and the Narragansett Country, or King's Province. In May 1686 the separate governments of the provinces united into the Dominion of New England were superseded by the central government so established, and their respective seals had no authority. (boo) Later that year, Sir Edmund Andros took over as President and the dominion enlarged to include New Plymouth and Rhode Island. Connecticut was added in 1687 New York and East and West Jersey added in 1688. In Boston April 1689 news from England reported that James II was overthrown and Andros himself was overthrown by a popular uprising. From then until March 1690, was without any government, either by appointment of the Crown or by its own people, so the towns were obliged to take care of themselves! (gasp!) Unfortunately, In March 1690 NH towns were for the second time, in Massachusetts jurisdiction and afterwards sent their representatives to the General Court in Boston. Luckily it was short lived. March 1692 Samuel Allen was appointed governor of NH. New seal made. Allenstown is named after him. Richard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont was made governor in 1699. He was the first of many governors that were joint governors with Massachusetts until 1741. Each Seal of New Hampshire in the Colonial Era had whatever the Seal of the Union of Great Britain Inscribed in Latin was with some variance on “The Seal of the Province of New Hampshire in New England.” In 1775 the colony developed a separate colony seal with a fish on the left and a pine tree on the right with 5 arrows bundled in the middle to signify the 5 counties at the time and the 2 major industries on NH at the time. In 1776 after independence was declared the seal had the words, “Vis Unita Fortior” until the adoption of the state constitution in 1784. It means “Strength united is stronger.” Suggestions/Feedback Do you have a topic that you would like for us to discuss? A correction and additional piece of information that we may have overlooked, please send it in to freecastpodcast@gmail.com While you are here, follow us on Twitter @freecastpodcast and like our Facebook page.