02月16日

祝日・記念日 - 宗教的祝祭日

ニコライ祭（日本ハリストス正教会）

聖ニコライが1912年2月16日に亡くなったことを記念したもの。

The Feast of Saint Nicholas, observed by the Japanese Orthodox Church, commemorates the death of Saint Nicholas on February 16, 1912.

This solemn religious festival honors Saint Nicholas, a revered figure in Eastern Christianity. Japanese Orthodox parishes hold special liturgies featuring hymns and prayers dedicated to his memory. Faithful gather to venerate icons of Saint Nicholas and listen to readings about his life and miracles. Clergy deliver sermons emphasizing his compassion, charity, and role as a protector of the faithful. The festival fosters community spirit and spiritual reflection within the Japanese Orthodox tradition.

日本ハリストス正教会聖ニコライ 1912年

日蓮聖人降誕会（日蓮宗各派）

日蓮宗の宗祖日蓮聖人は、貞応元年（承久4年）2月16日（新暦1222年3月30日）、現在の千葉県鴨川市小湊で誕生。これを記念し、生誕地である千葉県の誕生寺や山梨県の久遠寺などでは、日蓮聖人降誕会が執り行われる。

The Feast of the Birth of Saint Nichiren commemorates the birth of the founder of Nichiren Buddhism on February 16, 1222.

Nichiren Buddhist temples across Japan celebrate this festival to honor their sect’s founder. Ceremonies include chanting of the Lotus Sutra, special memorial services, and lectures on Nichiren’s teachings. Pilgrims visit Kuon-ji Temple in Yamanashi and Birth Temple in Chiba to pay respects and participate in communal prayers. Events often feature traditional music, cultural displays, and offerings of flowers. The festival fosters spiritual renewal and an appreciation of Nichiren’s legacy in Japanese Buddhism.

日蓮宗日蓮貞応承久 2月16日 1222年 3月30日千葉県鴨川市誕生寺山梨県久遠寺