All Souls' Day is a day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed, observed by Christians on 2 November. In Western Christianity, including Roman Catholicism and certain parts of Lutheranism and Anglicanism, All Souls' Day is the third day of Allhallowtide, after All Saints' Day and All Hallows' Eve. Before the standardization of Western Christian observance on 2 November by St. Odilo of Cluny in the 10th century, many Roman Catholic congregations celebrated All Souls' Day on various dates during the Easter season as it is still observed in the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Eastern Catholic churches and the Eastern Lutheran churches. Churches of the East Syriac Rite commemorate all the faithful departed on the Friday before Lent.
All Souls' Day (Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Communion)
On November 2, in the year 0, All Souls' Day (Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Communion). This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of November 2, a notable event in this corner of history.
Key Facts
- This event took place on November 2, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 3 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 28 October 2026.
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