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Lutheran History
Shepherd of the Valley 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, CaMarch 15, 1517: Needing money to rebuild St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo X announces a special sale of indulgences. A Dominican named Johann Tetzel led the way in promoting the sale in Germany and erroneously declared that indulgences would cover future sins (Leo's forgave all past sins). The teaching angered monk Martin Luther, who soon […]
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Saint Patrick’s Day
Featured RecurringShepherd of the Valley 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, CaMarch 17, 461 (traditional date): Patrick, missionary to Ireland and that country's patron saint, dies. Irish raiders captured Patrick, a Romanized Briton, and enslaved him as a youth. He escaped to Gaul (modern France) but returned to Ireland after experiencing a vision calling him back to preach. Patrick enjoyed great success there as a missionary, and […]
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Saint Joseph’s Day
Featured RecurringShepherd of the Valley 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, CaSt. Joseph’s Day is a feast day that honors Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary and stepfather of Jesus. It is celebrated on March 19 every year
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Spring Begins
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