Happy All Saints to those who celebrate it tomorrow.

[shenmue]

In my church, All Saints is a week after Pentecost.

Hope you don't mind if I get lots of candy half off on Monday, though.

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1. Thanks! I've always been more partial to All Souls Day.

[No Vested Interest]

2. Thanks for sharing the beautiful icon.

Wouldn't it be fun to see a name for each saint depicted?

[No Vested Interest]

3. I was reminded today of the Litany of the Saints - hadn't heard or said it

in a long time - probably many years.

I sort of liked the recitation of the names of so many saints, either in Latin or English, followed by the sing-song "Ora pro nobis" or "Pray for us." Sancta Cecilia, ora pro nobis, etc.

I went to a Catholic college pre-Vatican II, where we were required to attend benediction every Tuesday afternoon, wearing cap & gown(!) - Yeah, I know most people can't even conceive of that today. I and a friend did skip it at times for a neighborhood bar, but I digress. Anyway, the Litany of the Saints was part of the service, at times.

Another age - a long time ago.

[Kingofalldems]

4. We used to get the day after Halloween off for All Saints Day.