Today, Wednesday, November 1, the Catholic Church celebrates All Saints’ Day in its calendar. But what exactly does this entail?
All Saints’ Day honors both known and unknown saints. That is, those who are not canonized but who live in the presence of God.
The tradition of celebrating All Saints’ Day dates back to the year 835 when Pope Gregory IV proclaimed this holiday with the aim of eliminating pagan celebrations.
In Spain, it is traditional to go to the cemetery every November 1 to bring flowers to the deceased.
For its part, All Souls’ Day is celebrated on November 2 and honors the memory of those who no longer continue in earthly life. The Church seeks to dedicate this day to prayer for all souls.
