Season of Summer (liturgy) explained

The Season of Summer (also known by various Syriac transliterations such as Kaitha or Qaita) is a liturgical season in the East Syriac Rite of Christianity. The season begins on the seventh Sunday after Pentecost (just after the conclusion of the Season of Apostles) and continues for seven weeks. The Season of Summer has a theme of spiritual harvest, reflecting on the fruits of the missionary labors of the Apostles.^[1]

Fridays of Summer

The Fridays of various weeks of this liturgical season are dedicated to various martyrs.^{[2] [3]}

• First Friday of Summer: St. James of Nisibis
• Second Friday of Summer: St. Mari
• Fifth Friday of Summer: St. Simoni and seven sons
• Sixth Sunday of Summer: St. Simon Barsaba and co-martyrs

Notes and References

1. News: Syro-Malabar calendar elevates summer feasts. Rev. Raymond. de Souza. July 29, 2020. The Catholic Register.
2. Maryann. Madhavathu. Liturgy as a Sacrament of the Paschal Mystery: A Study of the Theological Relations between the Liturgy of the Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Hours in the Roman and Syro-Malabar Rites. 2016. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. PDF. 7.
3. Web site: Syro-Malabar Liturgical Calendar: 2020–2021. PDF. 41–49.