Whit-Sunday

To all who take part in this Novena and duly pray for Our intention, We grant for each day an Indulgence of seven years and seven quarantines; moreover, a Plenary Indulgence on any one of the days of the Novena, or on Whit-Sunday itself, or on any day during the Octave; provided they shall have received the Sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist, and devoutly prayed for Our intention.

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Wherefore, We decree and command that throughout the whole Catholic Church, this year and in every subsequent year, a Novena shall take place before Whit-Sunday, in all parish churches, and also, if the local Ordinaries think fit, in other churches and oratories.

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Whit-Sunday; and on Sunday morning I will join you at church, if it be convenient, and stay till Monday.

The Life of Charlotte Bronte 2002

I explained to her as clearly as I could, that Pfingsten (Whit-Sunday) was only a Fest-tag in her church, mine, and the Church of England, and that it was never in this country a Fest-tag, outside of the religious observance.

The Story of a Summer Or, Journal Leaves from Chappaqua Cecilia Pauline Cleveland

Although it was Whit-Sunday the altar was quite innocent of ornament, having only six candles, and a floral display of two bouquets.

The Story of a Summer Or, Journal Leaves from Chappaqua Cecilia Pauline Cleveland

"Whit-Sunday," or White-Sunday; probably so called because in the early ages of the Church converts were baptized on the day before, and after their Baptism wore white robes or garments as a mark of the soul's purity after Baptism.

Baltimore Catechism No. 4 (of 4) An Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine Thomas L. Kinkead

I should observe, that I think it incorrect to say Whit-Sunday.

Notes and Queries, Number 39, July 27, 1850 Various

On Whit-Sunday, June 9th, 1549, the new service was read in the church of Sampford Courtenay for the first time.

From John O'Groats to Land's End Robert Naylor

Peter and Paul, in honor of whom he fasted from Whit-Sunday to their feast.

The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi Father Candide Chalippe

Wednesday in Easter week, to Whit-Sunday, to prepare himself for receiving the Holy Ghost.

The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi Father Candide Chalippe