What is the history surrounding Septuagesima? What are the ceremonies associated with it? What are the biblical themes for Septuagesima and what is its connection to Lent? These questions among others are answered by Stefan Gramenz (pastor of The Lutheran Church of Christ the King, Pawling, NY, and an Editor of The Lutheran Missal Project). He recently published an article on The Lutheran Missal Project's blog entitled Septuagesimal Strife, which serves as the basis for our conversation.

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