Thursday, 1 November 2012

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

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
"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.

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