Easter
Wednesday, March 31, 2027
On Wednesday, March 31, 2027, the Catholic Church is in Easter and the liturgical color is white. The Church celebrates St Benjamin the Deacon.
Liturgical color: White
Day 4 of Easter this year, with 46 days to go.
James Tissot · The Return of the Prodigal Son · 1882 · public domain
Saint of the day
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St Benjamin the Deacon
(d. c. 424) Persian deacon imprisoned for preaching and released on the Roman ambassador's pledge that he would preach no more — a pledge Benjamin refused to keep, saying he could not hide the light. He was tortured to death under King Varanes.
Saint Benjamin, unable to stay silent, pray that we speak of Christ whatever it costs.
About Easter
Easter is not one day but fifty, from Easter Sunday to Pentecost. It is the longest festal season in the calendar, and the Alleluia returns to everything.
Why white?
White is worn at Christmas and Easter, and on feasts of the Lord, Mary, and saints who were not martyred. It is the color of joy and of light.
Verse of the day
Luke 23:34
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Frequently asked
What liturgical color is worn on March 31, 2027?
White, the color of Easter. White is worn at Christmas and Easter, and on feasts of the Lord, Mary, and saints who were not martyred. It is the color of joy and of light.
What liturgical season is March 31, 2027 in?
Easter. Easter is not one day but fifty, from Easter Sunday to Pentecost. It is the longest festal season in the calendar, and the Alleluia returns to everything.
Is March 31, 2027 a holy day of obligation in the United States?
No. In the United States the holy days of obligation are Mary, Mother of God (1 January), the Assumption (15 August), All Saints (1 November), the Immaculate Conception (8 December), and Christmas (25 December); the Ascension is observed on a Thursday or the following Sunday depending on the diocese.
Which saint is celebrated on March 31, 2027?
St Benjamin the Deacon. (d. c. 424) Persian deacon imprisoned for preaching and released on the Roman ambassador's pledge that he would preach no more — a pledge Benjamin refused to keep, saying he could not hide the light.…
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