Category: Octave of Easter
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What Is the Octave of Easter for Catholics?
The Octave of Easter is an eight-day celebration in the Catholic Church, starting on Easter Sunday and ending on the following Sunday, which is known as Divine Mercy Sunday. So it runs from: Easter Sunday ➝ to the next Sunday (8 days total) Why 8 Days? In Catholic tradition, a liturgical octave is a way of giving special honor and extended celebration to a feast.…