All Soul’s Day is also called the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed and the Day of the Dead. The day is observed by the Christians chiefly by the Roman Catholic. On this day the Christian community pray for the dead.
All Soul’s Day falls on November 2 every year when the Catholics and other Christian denominations offer prayers and remember the souls who have died.
The practitioners of All Souls Day tradition remember their loved ones who have died in various ways by history, and traditions.
On this day, Requiem masses are held at the Church with special music. This music is specially composed for the All Soul’s day ceremony.
People visit the graves of deceased loved ones and they also tend to decorate the graves with flowers and candles.
The purpose of celebrating this day is to remember and pray for those souls that are in Purgatory - a place or state of suffering
The day aims to remember and pray for the souls who are in Purgatory. According to the medieval Christian and Roman, Catholic Purgatory is a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls who are apologising or going through the process of temporary punishment for their sins before going to heaven.
All Souls' day falls on the last day of Allhallowtide, after All Saints' Day and its eve.
All Souls’ Day is also known as Feast of all souls. In countries such as Mexico, Hungary, Italy, France and Ecuador the day is referred to as the Day of Dead or Commemoration of the faithful departed. The entire day is dedicated to remembering as well as praying for the loved ones who are dead.
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HISTORY AND TRADITION OF ALL SOUL’S DAY
All Souls’ Day in the Christian tradition was popularised by French monks who dedicated a day for remembering the dead in 998 AD. It began as a local feat but soon spread throughout the Catholic Church during the same century. The key notion associated with the tradition is purgatory. On this day, Bells are tolled to comfort those departed souls that are being cleansed and candles are lit to guide the poor souls fading in the darkness.
Several countries celebrate the day by distributing cakes among children, singing and prayer meets are organised.
All Souls’ Day was established by Saint Odilo of Cluny in Cluny, a small town located in the eastern part of France. The place became the most important monastery in Europe.
It is said that Saint Odilo worked hard to transform the monastic practices not only at Cluny but also across other European nations.
On this day, the Catholic Church teaches about the purification of souls in purgatory.
In the west, the custom of praying for the dead is inscribed in the catacombs and is still widely practised. Saying enough prayers for the peace of the souls who have departed in the early rituals, is commonly known as commemorations of the dead.
MESSAGES
I am sending a prayer to my loved souls in heaven!
The souls which are no longer on earth are waiting for our prayers.
The last and long sleep may open up some great dreams of heaven!
Death is not the end, but a new beginning for our heavenly journey.
The death of loved ones is painful, leaves a memory that cannot be stolen.
Remembering those beautiful souls will get you into those memories.
I am sending a prayer to my loved souls in heaven!
QUOTES
“On the occasion of All Souls Day, let us pray for the departed souls and pray for their peace wherever they are. Happy All Souls Day.”
“All Souls Day will always remind us of those who were once a part of our lives and are now a part of our memories. Warm wishes on All Souls Day.”
“Life itself is but the shadow of death, and souls departed but the shadows of the living.” – Thomas Browne
“No one is dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away.” – Terry Pratchett
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WISHES
This is the day to recall the good memories with those who are no longer among us. May God have mercy on them and keep them in the highest place in heaven. Happy All Souls Day!
Saying goodbye to loved ones forever is hard but praying for their departed souls is easy and peaceful. Wishing everybody a Happy All Souls Day 2021!
Happy All Souls Day. The lost ones may not be with us anymore, but the memories will forever keep them alive.
Saying goodbye is never easy, but we cannot hold onto someone. Wishing everyone a happy all souls day!
I pray all our loved ones are in a good place right now. Happy All Souls Day!