Septuagesima (Noun)
Meaning
The 3rd Sunday before Lent (or the 9th before Easter).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Septuagesima Sunday marks the beginning of the pre-Lenten season in the traditional Christian calendar.
- The Septuagesima period is a time for Christians to reflect on their spiritual lives before the start of Lent.
- In some Christian traditions, Septuagesima is observed as a time of preparation for the penitential season of Lent.
- Septuagesima Sunday is often seen as a bridge between the Epiphany season and the Lenten season.
- The Septuagesima period is characterized by a more somber tone in church services and a focus on repentance and spiritual renewal.