Quinquagesima (Noun)
Meaning
The Sunday before Ash Wednesday (the beginning of Lent).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Quinquagesima Sunday marks the final day before the somber period of Lent begins in the Christian calendar.
- The priest reminded the congregation that Quinquagesima was a time for reflection and preparation for the 40-day fast ahead.
- In some Christian traditions, Quinquagesima is also known as Shrove Sunday, signaling the last day of indulgence before the start of Lent.
- The Quinquagesima Sunday service was filled with hymns and prayers, urging the faithful to seek forgiveness and renewal.
- As Quinquagesima approached, many Christians began to prepare themselves spiritually for the sacrifices and reflections of the Lenten season.