Rogation days
Rogation days are days of prayer and fasting in Western Christianity. They are observed with processions and the Litany of the Saints. The so-called major rogation is held on 25 April; the minor rogations are held on Monday to Wednesday preceding Ascension Thursday. The word rogation comes from the Latin verb rogare, meaning "to ask", which reflects the beseeching of God for the appeasement of his anger and for protection from calamities.
| Rogation days | |
|---|---|
Blessing the Fields on Rogation Sunday at Hever, Kent in 1967 | |
| Observed by | Christians |
| Liturgical color | Violet |
| Observances | Fasting and processions |
| Date | 25 April (Major) Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday preceding Ascension Thursday (Minor) |
| 2023 date | 25 April; 15–17 May |
| 2024 date | 25 April; 6–8 May |
| 2025 date | 25 April; 26–28 May |
| Frequency | annual |
| Related to | Ascension Thursday |
Rogation Sunday is celebrated on the 5th Sunday after Easter (also known as the 6th Sunday of Easter) in the Anglican tradition. This day is also known in the Lutheran tradition as Rogate Sunday.
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