Laetare Sunday
Laetare Sunday (Church Latin: [leˈta.re]; Classical Latin: [lae̯ˈtaːre]; English: /liːˈtɛəri/) is the fourth Sunday in the season of Lent, in the Western Christian liturgical calendar. Traditionally, this Sunday has been a day of celebration within the austere period of Lent. This Sunday gets its name from the first few words (incipit) of the traditional Latin entrance verse (Introit) for the Mass of the day. "Laetare Jerusalem" ("Rejoice, O Jerusalem") is Latin from Isaiah 66:10.
| Laetare Sunday | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Western Christianity |
| Liturgical color | Rose |
| Type | Christian |
| Observances | Church services; feasts/parties |
| Date | Fourth Sunday of Lent (21 days before Easter Sunday) |
| 2023 date | March 19 |
| 2024 date | March 10 |
| 2025 date | March 30 |
| 2026 date | March 15 |
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