Every November 1st, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints, a day that goes beyond simple liturgical commemoration: it is an invitation to look at holiness as a universal...
Every November 1st, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints, a day that goes beyond simple liturgical commemoration: it is an invitation to look at holiness as a universal vocation, a path possible for every man and woman.
🌟 The origins of an ancient festival
The first traces of the feast of All Saints date back to the 4th century, when in the East people began to remember the martyrs of the faith together.
In Rome, the solemnity was established by Pope Gregory III in the 8th century, who dedicated an oratory in St. Peter's Basilica "to all the Saints." Subsequently, Pope Gregory IV extended the celebration to the entire Church, setting the date of November 1st.
This choice was no coincidence: it coincided with the end of the harvest and ancient pagan festivals like Samhain, symbolizing the passage between light and darkness. The Church thus Christianized a natural moment of transition, transforming it into a celebration of the light of faith that conquers all darkness.
🙏 A party for everyone
All Saints' Day celebrates not only the great names of holiness—Francis, Clare, Teresa, John Paul II—but also the "hidden saints," those who live their faith in daily silence, in simple gestures, and in dedication to others.
It is the feast of the communion of saints, that mysterious network that unites the Church on earth to that in heaven.
🕊️ Curiosities about All Saints' Day
In England the holiday was called All Hallows' Day, from which Halloween (All Hallows' Eve, the eve of All Saints' Day) derives.
In Italy, tradition dictates that in many regions typical sweets such as “fave dei morti” or “santi martini” are prepared, symbols of memory and sharing.
In Spain and Latin America, November 1st is closely linked to the Day of All Saints, which precedes the Commemoration of the Dead on November 2nd: two days that unite memory, faith, and hope.
🌍 A step towards Jubilee 2025
We experience the Solemnity of All Saints as a spiritual step towards the Jubilee 2025, a time of grace and renewal for all humanity.
Like the saints of every age, we too are called to be witnesses of hope and light in the world.
👉 On the website jubileeofficialstore.com you can find the official symbols of Jubilee 2025—crosses, rosaries, bracelets, and accessories—that will accompany you on your spiritual journey and remain as a reminder of a unique event in the history of faith.
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