Holyday Art (All Saint's Day) by Tony Melendez

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"Saint Kateri" (2012) by Tony Melendez

All Saint's Day (Solemnity of All Saints) commemorates all those who have attained the beatific vision in Heaven. It is a national holiday in many historically Catholic countries.

• Official names: All Saint's Day, All Hallows, Hallowmas
• Significance: Commemorates those who are recognized as Saints
• Observances: Church services
• Length: One day
• Date: 1 November (Western Christianity; Sunday after Pentecost (Eastern Christianity).
• Liturgical Color: White
• Links: In the Catholic Church and many Anglican churches, the next day specifically commemorates the departed faithful who have not yet been purified and reached heaven.