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.