saint's day

noun
a day of celebration commemorating a particular saint.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English

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saint's day
 
—n
Christianity a day in the church calendar commemorating a saint

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The festivals often are held on a saint's day with an accompanying religious procession.
Many cities and towns also celebrate their patron saint's day.
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