Easter
Wednesday, May 12, 2027
On Wednesday, May 12, 2027, the Catholic Church is in Easter and the liturgical color is white. The Church celebrates Sts Nereus and Achilleus.
Liturgical color: White
Day 46 of Easter this year, with 4 days to go.
Caravaggio · David with the Head of Goliath · 1610 · public domain
Saint of the day
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Sts Nereus and Achilleus
Two Roman soldiers who, according to ancient tradition, threw down their weapons after baptism and were martyred under Diocletian. Buried in the catacomb of Domitilla on the Via Ardeatina.
Holy martyrs, pray for those who must choose between conscience and command.
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
Matt 28:19
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Frequently asked
What liturgical color is worn on May 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2027?
Sts Nereus and Achilleus. Two Roman soldiers who, according to ancient tradition, threw down their weapons after baptism and were martyred under Diocletian. Buried in the catacomb of Domitilla on the Via…
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