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Turkey poses daunting tests for Benedict.(ANALYSIS)(Pope Benedict XVI)
National Catholic Reporter
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November 24, 2006|
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When Pope Benedict XVI travels to Turkey Nov. 28-Dec. 1, he faces a series of challenges that, like concentric circles, become larger and more daunting as they're arranged around one another. Coupled with the intense media attention the trip is certain to draw--more than 2,000 journalists are expected to follow the pope on his first visit to a majority Muslim state--these complexities make Turkey the trickiest high-wire act of his pontificate to date.
Benedict is scheduled to make stops in Ankara, Ephesus and Istanbul. Among the conundrums awaiting him:
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St. John's, St. Thomas Episcopal plant trees; Celebrate dicocese's 100th anniversary on Rogation Sunday
Newspaper article from: Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA
; ...are planting trees in their communities on Rogation Sunday. In the early western church, Rogation Days were the three days prior to Ascension Thursday...Sunday preceding Ascension Thursday that rogation themes will be experienced. At that time...
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 "The Birmingham Post (England)")
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Rogation falls out of fashion.
Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England)
; ...of a number of our ancient feast days. Whitsun has pretty well universally...Radio 4 plays a hymn on Ascension Day anymore. Rogation Day has certainly bit the dust. It once took place on the three days (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday...
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Suburban park to get tree on Rogation Day
Newspaper article from: Lancaster New Era Lancaster, PA
; ...Episcopal Church will mark Rogation Sunday by planting a tree at...Rogation was observed on the three days prior to Ascension Thursday. The days were reserved for fasting and...planting season and harvest. Rogation today is observed in some churches...Sunday preceding Ascension Day. ...
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Glebe Episcopal will hold Rogation Day Fair.(Suffolk Sun)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot
; ...opens its doors to all as part of its annual Rogation Day Fair. In the Middle Ages, Rogation Days were used for blessing land and crops, and...march around the church's boundaries. These days, "blessings include commerce, industry and...
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 "The Daily Mail (London, England)")
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Wooden credit it, Elvis; ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England)
; ...the Sunday before Ascension Day. Other Rogation days are the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before Ascension Day, which is always on the Thursday...crop from mildew. The 'minor rogations' - on Monday to Wednesday...Book Of Common Prayer, these days were recognised as days of...
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 "The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland)")
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Church groups call for national day of prayer.(News)
Newspaper article from: The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
; A national Day of Prayer to raise awareness...crisis has been called for Rogation Sunday (May 28), by church...National Farmers' Union. Rogation Sunday is considered particularly...community. In rural settings, Rogation services often feature a...
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Farm Post: Churches offer farm prayer.
Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England)
; ...planning to hold a national Day of Prayer to raise awareness...The event is to take place on Rogation Sunday - May 28 - which is...community. In rural settings, rogation services often feature a walk...initiative by organising special Rogation Sunday services or events...
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No volunteers for beating! ; An Age-old tradition was re-enacted at Kirton in Lindsey recently, with an event in the area which has not taken place for hundreds of years.
Newspaper article from: Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph
; ...any one of the Rogation Days - four days traditionally set apart for solemn...Rogation, coinciding with St Mark's Day (or Rogation Sunday); and the three days preceding Ascension Day, the Minor Rogations." Mrs Hollingsworth said the society...
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Religion briefs
Newspaper article from: Daily Record, The Wooster, OH
; ...conference will include four days of intensive training in prophetic...is sponsoring a Service of Rogation April 13 at 2 p.m. at St...congregations would hold a rogation service where the farmers would...planting and LORAC wants to bring Rogation Sunday back. The service is...ministry team. Annual ...
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 "Northampton Chronicle and Echo (Northampton, England)")
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Farmers request a blessing for plough.
Newspaper article from: Northampton Chronicle and Echo (Northampton, England)
; ...Latin word rogare , to ask, Rogation Sunday has for centuries been a day for farmers to request divine...livestock. Following Easter, Rogation shares its underlying themes...resurrection. Another traditional Rogation event is beating the bounds...
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