For many Eastern Christians, June 15, 2025 was聽All Saints Day鈥攁 time to honour the lives of saints across the centuries. But this isn鈥檛 just about a few well-known figures. It鈥檚 a sweeping celebration of聽all聽saints鈥攆amous or forgotten, ancient or recent, from every walk of life鈥攚ho have lived lives of faith and devotion.
This day falls on the first Sunday after Pentecost (the 50-day celebration following Easter). It marks the end of the Paschal season and includes special hymns and readings that reflect on the lives of saints and martyrs. Interestingly, in Greek, the word聽martyr聽originally meant someone who bore witness to Christ鈥攏ot necessarily someone who died for their faith.
Whether or not you come from a Christian background, All Saints Day and Trinity Sunday offer a glimpse into how communities remember and honour the people who have shaped their spiritual heritage.
For Christians in most Western churches (Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Reformed for example), June 15th, 2025 is celebrated was聽Trinity Sunday. Unlike most Christian festivals that mark historical events or people, Trinity Sunday focuses on a core belief: the Holy Trinity鈥擥od as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
This day is all about reflecting on the mystery of God鈥檚 nature, which Christians describe as one God in three persons. It鈥檚 a celebration of divine unity and complexity, often marked by special prayers, hymns, and teachings.
Trinity Sunday has been observed since the 9th century, beginning in French monastic communities, and became an official part of the church calendar in the 14th century. It wraps up the cycle of major Christian celebrations that began with Easter and continued through Pentecost.
Whether or not you share this belief, Trinity Sunday offers a glimpse into how Christians engage with deep theological ideas through worship and tradition.
