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Record 1 2005-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Religion (General)
OBS

The Thursday before Laetare Sunday is the middle day of Lent, and it was at one time observed as such, but afterwards the special signs of joy permitted on this day, intended to encourage the faithful in their course through the season of penance, were transferred to the Sunday following.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Religion (Généralités)
OBS

Le mot Mi-Carême veut simplement dire le milieu du carême; le jeudi de la troisième semaine entière des quarante jours de jeûne et de pénitence avant la fête de Pâques. Cette journée fut réservée pour fêter et oublier la sévérité du carême.

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