The saints, in all their variety, are an incarnational way to learn about Catholic history, ... The idea, aside from asking for the intercession of the saints in your personal novena, ...

Traditionally, the Christian calendar recognizes Oct. 31 as All Hallows’ Eve, holding a vigil when the faithful would pray and fast prior to the feast day of All Saints' Day (or All Hallows’ Day).

Nov. 1 is All Saints’ Day, also known as All Hallows, a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church. Catholics and Anglicans honor the saints of the past. Nov. 2 is All Souls’ Day, a day of ...

A cross stands at the Chartreuse cemetery in central Bordeaux on October 26 ahead of All Saints' Day. GEORGES GOBET/AFP/Getty Images. The holy day appeared on an English calendar in the ninth ...

Every year on November 1, many Roman Catholics and other Christians around the world observe All Saints Day, which honors all saints of the church deemed to have attained heaven.

All Saints Day (Nov. 1) – People attend mass, pray and sing, and visit shrines and graves of saints. All Souls Day (Nov. 2) – People pray for those who have died, asking the saints to help ...

All Saints' Day is an ancient holy day on the Roman Catholic calendar. It was officially started by Pope Boniface IV in 609 A.D., who also established All Souls' Day.