This Holy Day of Obligation, The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God, honors the Blessed Virgin Mary and her divine motherhood to Jesus Christ. The title "Mother of God" is a derivation from the Greek "Theotokos," the God bearer.
Masses for the Holy Day of Obligation will be celebrated at each of the Catholic parishes throughout the Diocese.
The schedule at St. John Cathedral in downtown Cleveland includes:
Tuesday, December 31 (Vigil Mass) . . . 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014 - - - Masses at 7:15 a.m. and 12:00 (Noon).
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