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2024 Date | 2 November 2024 |
2025 Date | 2 November 2025 |
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All Souls' Day HistoryAll Souls' Day, also known as the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, honours the souls of the dead. The primary purpose of this day is to remember, pray for, and offer Masses for the souls in purgatory, particularly those who have no one to pray for them. This observance is a way to express solidarity and spiritual support for deceased loved ones and other departed souls, emphasising the belief in the communion of saints and the power of intercessory prayers. The origins of All Souls' Day can be traced back to the early church, with the annual tradition of honouring deceased martyrs on the anniversary of their death. In the 11th century, Saint Odilo of Cluny established the practice of All Souls' Day as a separate feast day within his monastic community, and it soon spread throughout medieval Europe, including the United Kingdom. In the UK, traditions such as In the United Kingdom, All Souls' Day is usually observed on November 2nd, although the date may be moved to November 3rd if the 2nd falls on a Sunday. During this day, churches and individuals take the time to remember and pray for the departed, often visiting cemeteries to light candles and place flowers on the graves of loved ones. Special Masses and services, featuring prayers and hymns such as the Requiem Mass, may be held at local churches, where people gather to participate in this act of spiritual communion and remembrance. Top facts about All Souls' Day
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