by-grace-of-god:ALL SAINTS DAY arose out of the Christian tradition of celebrating the martyrdom of
by-grace-of-god:ALL SAINTS DAY arose out of the Christian tradition of celebrating the martyrdom of saints on the anniversary of their martyrdom. When martyrdoms increased during the persecutions of the late Roman Empire, local dioceses instituted a common feast day in order to ensure that all martyrs, known and unknown, were properly honored.ALL SOULS DAY is a solemn celebration commemorating all of those who have died and now are in Purgatory. We not only remember the dead, but we apply our efforts, through prayer, almsgiving, and the Mass, to their release from Purgatory. -- source link
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