THE FEAST OF ST NICHOLAS; 6th DECEMBER
THE FEAST OF ST NICHOLAS; 6th DECEMBER Ancient Fresco of Nicholas punching Arius at the Soumela Monastery, at Karadag, Turkey ; Via Livius.org. THE SECOND WEEK OF ADVENT: The second week of Advent sees the insertion of a second purple candle into the Advent wreath. The wreath is again blessed by a member of the family before the evening meal, as follows: “Oh Lord, stir up our hearts that we may prepare for Thy only begotten Son, that through His coming we may be made worthy to serve Thee with pure minds. Who livest and reignest forever. Amen.” A child lights both the candles after the blessing, followed by grace. The candles are extinguished by the same child following thanks after the meal. The candles are lit at each evening meal by the same child throughout the week. THE FEAST OF ST NICHOLAS One of the two significant feast days of this week, and of particular importance in modern times, is the feast of St Nicholas, on 6th December. Prior to his veneration by Coca Cola, St Nic...