Kirtag

Japanese: Kirtag
Kirtag

…It is translated as the festival of the dedication of a church. It is called by various names in different regions, such as Kirtag or Kirchweih, and each region has its own characteristics. The construction of a church is the most obvious sign of the formation of a Christian church community in a given area, and the day of the dedication of a church is the center of Christian annual events for that community. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Kirtag" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…教会献堂祭などと訳される。キルタークKirtag,キルヒワイKirchweihなど,地方によってさまざまに呼ばれ,それぞれの地方に特色がある。教会堂の建立は,その地にキリスト者の教会共同体の形成を最も顕著に表すものであり,教会献堂Kirchweiheの日は,その地域社会にとってキリスト教年中行事の中心となる。…

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