The Sacred Calendar

Night of Masks

A recurring holy day of the modern Church of Iambe.

October 31 or nearest weekend

SeasonPurposeSuggested colors
AutumnA reflection on performance, identity, self-presentation, authenticity, satire, and the masks people wear in public life.Black, cream, and gold

Canonical anchors

Satire and the Crown; Truth and Doubt; Holy Foolishness

Prescribed ritual core

Masks/costumes may be used voluntarily. At a set point, participants remove or set aside a mask while naming one thing they want to practice more honestly.

Recommended program

Original talk on persona and authenticity

Costume/mask gathering

Satirical readings aimed upward rather than at wounds

Anonymous reflection exercise

Outward-facing ministry

Support a community program where people are commonly unseen or stereotyped; avoid exploiting beneficiaries as symbols.

Public archive record

Publish original satire and reflections with appropriate consent.