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All Saints Day - Wszystkich Swietych
All Saints Day is a religious holiday celebrated on November 1st. It has a universal dimension - this day is celebrated in every Catholic church in the world. This feast is celebrated in many Protestant churches (Anglicans and some sects of Lutheranism). In Poland, All Saints Day is a public holiday.
The Feast of All Saints, as the name suggests, is the memory of all the dead who have tasted the grace of salvation. It was established primarily to honor the saints anonymous officially beatified. All Saints begins a period dedicated to the memories of the dead, so that day - and in the subsequent days of November - the faithful visit the graves of loved ones.
The history of All Saints is interesting. It turns out that originally the ceremony that was celebrated in May, which was the month dedicated to the deceased (the ancient feast of embarrassing Lemuraliów). For this reason so far in the folk tradition it operates a number of superstitions related to this month, including a warning against organizing weddings in May. In the 731 years of All Saints it was moved by Pope Gregory III on 13 May to 1 November. Since then, the celebration has also gained universal dimension. It is believed that this change might be due to practical considerations (problems with the board willingly coming to Rome in the spring of pilgrims) and ideological (November 1 began to compete with the pagan celebration of Halloween is celebrated on October 31).
In the Polish People's feast it was called the Feast of the Dead, which was aimed at blurring its religious character.
All Saints Day is celebrated in the Church by the celebration of Mass, at which priests are wearing white vestments, symbolizing joy and raised the mood. Also hosts a solemn procession to the cemetery and communal prayer over the graves. In Poland, the Feast of All Saints is one of the most important holidays and has a unique character. On this day, people visit the graves of loved ones, traveling all over the country. As a sign of the memory of the deceased on tombstones lit candles and candles, and consists of a commemorative wreaths, bouquets. It is a time of reflection and reflection on transience.
All Saints is adjacent to the liturgical calendar of the All Souls' Day (November 2), which constitutes the memory of all the dead. Moreover, it starts the Octave of All Saints (1-8 November) when the faithful can obtain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions, and visiting cemeteries
The Feast of All Saints, as the name suggests, is the memory of all the dead who have tasted the grace of salvation. It was established primarily to honor the saints anonymous officially beatified. All Saints begins a period dedicated to the memories of the dead, so that day - and in the subsequent days of November - the faithful visit the graves of loved ones.
The history of All Saints is interesting. It turns out that originally the ceremony that was celebrated in May, which was the month dedicated to the deceased (the ancient feast of embarrassing Lemuraliów). For this reason so far in the folk tradition it operates a number of superstitions related to this month, including a warning against organizing weddings in May. In the 731 years of All Saints it was moved by Pope Gregory III on 13 May to 1 November. Since then, the celebration has also gained universal dimension. It is believed that this change might be due to practical considerations (problems with the board willingly coming to Rome in the spring of pilgrims) and ideological (November 1 began to compete with the pagan celebration of Halloween is celebrated on October 31).
In the Polish People's feast it was called the Feast of the Dead, which was aimed at blurring its religious character.
All Saints Day is celebrated in the Church by the celebration of Mass, at which priests are wearing white vestments, symbolizing joy and raised the mood. Also hosts a solemn procession to the cemetery and communal prayer over the graves. In Poland, the Feast of All Saints is one of the most important holidays and has a unique character. On this day, people visit the graves of loved ones, traveling all over the country. As a sign of the memory of the deceased on tombstones lit candles and candles, and consists of a commemorative wreaths, bouquets. It is a time of reflection and reflection on transience.
All Saints is adjacent to the liturgical calendar of the All Souls' Day (November 2), which constitutes the memory of all the dead. Moreover, it starts the Octave of All Saints (1-8 November) when the faithful can obtain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions, and visiting cemeteries
Every Sunday, right after the Holy Mass we will offer our prayers and remembrances for our family members, dearest friends and others who have passed before us with father Mariusz and deacon Witold. Please feel free to print "Wypominki" and bring them to the Chapel before the Mass.
Polish Scouts from Martinez with their leader Ryszard Urbaniak, are paying their tribute to those of Poles, who used to live among us and played very active and important role for our immigrant community in Martinez. Rest in Peace Our Friends!
