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Rogation Day

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Ro·ga·tion Day  (r-gshn)
n. Christianity
In western Christendom, prescribed days of prayer and fasting traditionally for the harvest, usually the three days before Ascension Day.
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Noun1.Rogation Day - one of the three days before Ascension Day; observed by some Christians as days of supplication
Christian holy day - a religious holiday for Christians
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