The Season of Summer (also known by various Syriac

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s such as Kaitha or Qaita) is a

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in the

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of Christianity. The season begins on the seventh Sunday after

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(just after the conclusion of the

Season of Apostles The Season of Apostles (also known by various Syriac transliterations, such as Slihe and Shleehe) is a liturgical season in East Syriac Rite, East Syriac Christianity. The season begins with the feast of Pentecost and continues for seven weeks. It ...

) and continues for seven weeks. The Season of Summer has a theme of spiritual harvest, reflecting on the fruits of the missionary labors of the

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Fridays of Summer

The Fridays of various weeks of this liturgical season are dedicated to various martyrs. * First Friday of Summer: St. James of Nisibis * Second Friday of Summer: St. Mari * Fifth Friday of Summer: St. Simoni and seven sons * Sixth Sunday of Summer: St. Simon Barsaba and co-martyrs

References

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