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Quinquagesima Sunday (Noun)

Meaning

The Sunday before Ash Wednesday (the beginning of Lent).

Classification

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

Examples

  • Quinquagesima Sunday marks the last Sunday before the somber period of Lent begins, a time for Christians to reflect on their faith.
  • The priest reminded the congregation that Quinquagesima Sunday was the final opportunity to indulge before the 40-day fasting period of Lent.
  • In many churches, Quinquagesima Sunday is celebrated with a grand feast to bid farewell to the rich flavors and indulgences of the pre-Lenten season.
  • The Quinquagesima Sunday service was particularly poignant, as it symbolized the transition from the joy of Epiphany to the solemnity of Lent.
  • On Quinquagesima Sunday, many Christians take a moment to prepare themselves spiritually for the sacrifices and reflections that lie ahead during the Lenten season.

Synonyms

  • Quinquagesima

Hypernyms

  • Christian Holy Day
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