[NYer]

Interesting, ping! In the Maronite, an Eastern Church, the new liturgical year began on Nov. 1 with Consecration of the Church, followed by Nov. 8 with Renewal of the Church. There is a long and deep tradition here.

[Salvation]

St. John Lateran – A Celebration of Home
St. John Lateran: Symbol of church's coexistence with secular power
The Rite of [a Catholic Church] Dedication Now
Catholic Word of the Day: ST. JOHN LATERAN, 05-26-09
Solemn Mass in the Usus Antiquior (TLM) at the Lateran [Catholic/Orthodox Caucus]
Pontiff Reflects on the Last Supper During Mass at St. John Lateran
THE DEDICATION OF THE CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR - ST JOHN LATERAN)
[Bishop of Rome -- Pope Benedict XVI]to be installed at St. John Lateran, the Pope's cathedral
75th Anniversary of the Lateran Pacts

[Oratam]

Would that explain why the local Maronite cathedral had it’s central doors open all day, each day over the weekend?