Easter
Wednesday, May 5, 2027
On Wednesday, May 5, 2027, the Catholic Church is in Easter and the liturgical color is white. The Church celebrates St Hilary of Arles.
Liturgical color: White
Day 39 of Easter this year, with 11 days to go.
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Saint of the day
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St Hilary of Arles
(c. 401–449) Monk of Lérins made archbishop of Arles at twenty-nine, who walked his province on foot, worked the fields to earn alms, and sold the church plate to ransom captives. His zeal outran his rights and drew Pope Leo's rebuke, which he bore humbly.
Saint Hilary of Arles, corrected and content, pray that zeal and obedience walk together.
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
John 14:2
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Frequently asked
What liturgical color is worn on May 5, 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 2027?
St Hilary of Arles. (c. 401–449) Monk of Lérins made archbishop of Arles at twenty-nine, who walked his province on foot, worked the fields to earn alms, and sold the church plate to ransom captives. His zeal outran his…
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