Christianfeast day:
Charles Lowder(Church of England), Ciarán of Clonmacnoise, Frédéric Ozanam, Constance, Nun, and her Companions(Episcopal Church), Our Lady ofArantzazu(Oñati), Peter Claver, Synaxis of Ss.JoachimandAnna, anAfterfeast. (Eastern OrthodoxandEastern Catholic Churches), September 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A religious feast day observed by various Christian denominations on September 9, commemorating saints and holy figures.
Christian feast day commemorating an array of saints and events in both Western and Eastern traditions.
On this day, the Church of England honors Father Charles Lowder for his missionary work.
The Episcopal Church remembers Constance, Nun, and her Companions for their faith and dedication.
Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic liturgics celebrate the Synaxis of Saints Joachim and Anna and the Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos.
Devotion to Our Lady of Arantzazu in Oñati and the legacy of figures like Frédéric Ozanam and St. Peter Claver are also observed.
The diversity of commemorations reflects the rich tapestry of Christian history across centuries and traditions.
feast day
Charles Lowder
Church of England
Ciarán of Clonmacnoise
Frédéric Ozanam
Constance, Nun, and her Companions
Episcopal Church
Arantzazu
Oñati
Peter Claver
Joachim
Anna
Afterfeast
Eastern Orthodox
Eastern Catholic Churches
September 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Remembrance for Herman the Cheruscan(The Troth)
An annual gathering organized by The Troth to honor Herman the Cheruscan, a revered figure in Heathen tradition.
The Troth, a modern Heathen organization, holds this remembrance to celebrate the legacy of Herman the Cheruscan, also known as Arminius. Participants gather for rituals, readings, and offerings that evoke ancient Germanic traditions. The event fosters a sense of community among practitioners of Germanic neopaganism. Attendees explore historical accounts of the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest and its significance for cultural identity. Workshops on ancestral heritage, Norse mythology, and Heathen ethics are common. The remembrance encourages reflection on leadership, courage, and the bonds of kinship that unite tribal societies.
Remembrance for Herman the Cheruscan
The Troth
Charles Lowder(Church of England)
A feast day honoring Charles Lowder, an influential Anglican priest and social reformer.
Charles Lowder was a 19th-century Anglican priest known for his deep compassion and commitment to the poor of London's East End. He helped found the Anglo-Catholic movement in the Church of England and established mission churches that served working-class communities. Lowder's efforts at St Barnabas Church in Stepney included building schools, hospitals, and housing projects. His model of combining faith with practical social action inspired future generations of clergy. The feast day invites reflection on the power of faith-driven advocacy and community service. Worship services often feature readings on social justice and hymns associated with the Oxford Movement.
Charles Lowder
Church of England
Ciarán of Clonmacnoise
Celebrates Saint Ciarán, the founder of the famed monastic community at Clonmacnoise in Ireland.
Born in 512 AD in County Roscommon, Saint Ciarán is revered as one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. He founded the monastery of Clonmacnoise around 544 AD along the River Shannon. The settlement became a major center of scholarship, art, and missionary activity throughout the early Middle Ages. Ciarán's simple lifestyle and dedication to learning attracted monks, scholars, and pilgrims. His legacy endures in the ancient ruins, high crosses, and illuminated manuscripts that bear witness to his influence. The feast day celebrates his role in spreading Christianity and nurturing monastic tradition in Ireland.
Ciarán of Clonmacnoise
Frédéric Ozanam
Honors Frédéric Ozanam, French scholar and co-founder of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
Frédéric Ozanam was a Catholic intellectual and charity advocate in 19th-century France. As a student in Paris, he founded the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in 1833 to serve the poor and marginalized. His writings on social justice and Christian charity influenced the development of modern Catholic social teaching. Ozanam's approach combined scholarly rigor with a compassionate heart, emphasizing personal encounter with those in need. Beatified in 1997, he is remembered for his commitment to the dignity of every human being. The memorial day invites reflection on living faith through direct service and solidarity.
Frédéric Ozanam
Constance, Nun, and her Companions(Episcopal Church)
Commemorates Constance and her companions, early Christian nuns honored in the Episcopal Church.
Constance and her companions are venerated as examples of steadfast faith and devotion to monastic life. While historical details are sparse, tradition holds that they lived and served in a community dedicated to prayer and charitable works. Their memory has been preserved through liturgical commemorations and hymns in the Episcopal Church. The feast day reflects on the role of women in the early Church and the spiritual power of communal prayer. Worship services often include readings that highlight courage, humility, and the pursuit of holiness. This observance encourages modern faithful to draw inspiration from their quiet witness of dedication.
Constance, Nun, and her Companions
Episcopal Church
Our Lady ofArantzazu(Oñati)
Feast of Our Lady of Arantzazu, celebrated at the Basque shrine in Oñati, Spain.
The sanctuary of Arantzazu in Oñati honors an apparition of the Virgin Mary reported in 1469. Local shepherds witnessed Mary appearing atop a thorny bush, inspiring devotion that grew into one of the Basque Country's most important pilgrimage sites. The feast on September 9 includes processions, traditional Basque music, and the veneration of a carved wooden statue of Our Lady. Pilgrims gather to seek spiritual solace and to celebrate local culture through dance and song. The site is renowned for its unique modernist architecture and breathtaking mountain setting. This celebration blends religious devotion with centuries-old folk traditions.
Arantzazu
Oñati
Peter Claver
Feast day of Saint Peter Claver, the 'Slave of the Slaves' who ministered to enslaved Africans in Colombia.
Saint Peter Claver was a Spanish Jesuit priest who arrived in Cartagena in 1610 to serve African slaves. Over his 40-year ministry, he baptized and cared for hundreds of thousands of enslaved people, earning his title through humility and compassion. Claver established care stations near the docks, providing food, shelter, and medical attention to newly arrived captives. His tireless advocacy for human dignity made him a protector and friend to the oppressed. Canonized in 1888, his legacy lives on in Catholic social justice efforts worldwide. The feast day invites reflection on the call to serve marginalized communities and uphold human rights.
Peter Claver
Synaxis of Ss.JoachimandAnna, anAfterfeast. (Eastern OrthodoxandEastern Catholic Churches)
An Eastern Orthodox synaxis honoring Saints Joachim and Anna, the parents of the Virgin Mary.
This Afterfeast on September 9 follows the Nativity of the Theotokos celebrated on September 8. The liturgy focuses on Sts. Joachim and Anna, traditionally credited with embodying faith and gratitude in the face of barrenness. Icons of the holy parents are venerated, and special hymns recount their joyful song. Services often include readings from the Old Testament that foreshadow the coming of the Messiah. The observance highlights the family lineage of Jesus and the importance of parental faith. Faithful attend Divine Liturgy and offer prayers for family unity and blessings.
Joachim
Anna
Afterfeast
Eastern Orthodox
Eastern Catholic Churches
September 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Liturgical commemorations observed by Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches on September 9.
Beyond the Synaxis of the Theotokos, many saints and martyrs are honored on this day in the Eastern Christian calendars. Services include Vespers, Matins, and Divine Liturgy with propers chanted in Church Slavonic, Greek, or local languages. Hymns and troparia commemorate various figures such as prophets, hierarchs, and ascetics. The faithful participate in the Eucharist and receive blessings to strengthen their spiritual journey. This day's services emphasize the continuity of the Church's history and the witness of countless holy ones. Observers often carry icon lamps and candles in procession to symbolize the light of Christ shining through the saints.
September 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)