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These sisters offered hospitality to Jesus. Martha prepared food, while Mary sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to his teaching. Feast day: July 29.

A disciple of Jesus from the Judean city of Magdala, who was the first to witness the resurrected Christ. Feast day: July 22.

The mother of Jesus, Mary is venerated for her humility and obedience to God. Feast day: Aug. 15.

An early morning worship service, the first of the canonical hours, called Morning Prayer in the Daily Offices of the BCP.

A tax collector who became one of the 12 apostles. Said to be the author of the Gospel bearing his name, although many scholars doubt this. Feast day: Sept. 21.

The disciple who replaced Judas Iscariot as one of the 12 apostles. Feast day: Feb. 24.

The Thursday in Holy Week, when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and celebrated the meal that established what would become the Eucharist.

A 19th-century English theologian and proponent of Christian socialism. Feast day: April 1.

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An altar book that provides all the textual materials needed for celebration of the Eucharist.