2007-05-13 15:35:40 · 3 answers · asked by flastategirl 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
August 16 is the Feast of Saint Stephen of Hungary (969-1038)
Stephen:
+ was born pagan but baptized with his father at age 10
+ was King of the Magyars in Hungary
+ Married Saint Gisela, sister of emperor Saint Henry II
+ Evangelized both their peoples
+ United the Magyars into a single nation
+ Was crowned king on Christmas Day 1001 by Emperor Otto III by authority of Pope Sylvester II
+ Organized dioceses, and founded monasteries
+ Was father of Saint Emeric
With love in Christ.
2007-05-13 18:59:34 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
indian independence day is on the 15 of august
thats about it
2007-05-13 22:42:59 · answer #2 · answered by popsicle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the dath of elvis is NOT a holiday ! (sorreee)
2007-05-13 23:40:04 · answer #3 · answered by jasminebudd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋