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All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day, [3] the Feast of All Saints, [4] [5] the Feast of All Hallows, [6] the Solemnity of All Saints, [6] and Hallowmas, [6] [7] is a Christian solemnity celebrated in honour of all the saints of the Church, whether they are known or unknown.
Day Commemoration Year of death Type 1; 1 All Saints Day: n/a PF 2 All Souls Day: n/a Mem 3 Richard Hooker, Priest, Teacher of the Faith 1600 Com 4 Saints of the Old Testament: n/a Mem 7 St. Willibrord, Religious, Archbishop 739 Com 10 Leo the Great, Bishop, Teacher of the Faith 461 Mem 11 St. Martin of Tours, Abbot, Bishop 397 Mem 12
24 June The Birth of John the Baptist; ... 1 November All Saints' Day 2 November All Souls' Day ... This page was last edited on 13 January 2024, ...
Traditionally, the Christian calendar recognizes Oct. 31 as All Hallows’ Eve, holding a vigil when the faithful would pray and fast prior to the feast day of All Saints' Day (or All Hallows’ Day).
A time of year loaded with symbolism and significance, All Saints' Day is observed slightly differently around the world but, typically, flowers and wreathes are laid at gravesides and candles lit ...
A medieval manuscript fragment of Finnish origin, c. 1340 –1360, utilized by the Dominican convent at Turku, showing the liturgical calendar for the month of June. The calendar of saints is the traditional Christian method of organizing a liturgical year by associating each day with one or more saints and referring to the day as the feast day or feast of said saint.
1: All Saints' Day; 2: All Souls' Day; 3: Richard Hooker, priest and teacher (died 1600) 8: Saints, martyrs, missionaries and teachers of the Anglican Communion; 10: Leo of Rome, bishop and teacher (died 461) 11: Martin of Tours, bishop (died 397) 12: Charles Simeon, evangelist (died 1836) 16: Margaret of Scotland, queen, helper of the poor ...
Most Western traditions celebrate All Saints' Day (All Hallow's Day) on November 1 or the Sunday following, with the eve of this feast, All Hallow's Eve being October 31. The liturgical colour is white. The following day, November 2, is All Souls' Day. The period including these days is often referred to as Allhallowtide or Allsaintstide. [56]