Holy Year (Noun)
Meaning
(Roman Catholic Church) a period of remission from sin (usually granted every 25 years).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The Pope declared a holy year to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the New World.
- During the holy year, millions of pilgrims flocked to Rome to receive indulgences and blessings.
- The Catholic Church traditionally observes a holy year every 25 years, a time of great spiritual renewal.
- In the holy year of 2000, the Pope issued a special apostolic letter calling for forgiveness and reconciliation.
- The holy year of 1975 was marked by widespread celebrations and devotions throughout the Catholic world.