Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
the First Sunday of Lent
the First Sunday of Lent
There are 42 days til Easter!
video advertismenet
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
Take your personal ministry to the Next Level by helping StudyLight build churches and supporting pastors in Uganda.
Click here to join the effort!
Click here to join the effort!
Bible Encyclopedias
Holy Night
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Search for
Resource Toolbox
The night before Holy Day, is the first Sunday in Lent. "By Theodulph's Chapters, the previous week was employed in shriving penitents." — Walcott, Sacred Archaeology, p. 313.
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
These files are public domain.
Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Holy Night'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​h/holy-night.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Holy Night'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​h/holy-night.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.