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All Souls' Day 2024
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In Western Christianity, including Roman Catholicism and certain parts of Lutheranism and Anglicanism, All Souls' Day is the third day of Allhallowtide, after All Saints' Day (1 November) and All Hallows' Eve (31 October).
All Souls’ Day, in Roman Catholicism, a day for commemoration of all the faithful departed, those baptized Christians who are believed to be in purgatory because they died with the guilt of lesser sins on their souls. It is observed on November 2.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
All Souls Day is a holy day set aside for honoring the dead. The day is primarily celebrated in the Catholic Church, but it is also celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Church and a few other denominations of Christianity. The Anglican church is the largest protestant church to celebrate the holy day.
Dec 23, 2020 · Learn about the history and meaning of All Souls' Day, a Christian holiday of prayer and memorial for the souls of those who have died. Compare the different practices and customs of various denominations, such as Catholics, Orthodox, Lutherans, Anglicans and Methodists.
Oct 28, 2019 · All Souls Day is a solemn celebration in the Roman Catholic Church on November 2, commemorating all who have died and are now in Purgatory. Learn about its history, significance, prayers, and indulgences for the Holy Souls.
Nov 2, 2020 · Learn about the history and meaning of All Souls' Day, a liturgical feast that honors the faithful departed on November 2. Discover how the Church invites us to pray for the deceased and to trust in God's promises of eternal life.
All Souls Day is a day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed who are in Purgatory. Learn about the biblical and historical basis of this feast, how to pray for the souls in Purgatory, and the customs of visiting graves and offering Mass.
