Passion Sunday
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Passion Sunday
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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The Fifth Sunday is called Passion Sunday, from the fact that on that day the Church begins the solemn recital of our Lord's sufferings.
From The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia by Miller, William James
In the meantime, Stephen had pushed on to the north, leaving on Passion Sunday, with orders from Fray Marcos not to go further than fifty or sixty leagues ahead.
From The Grand Canyon of Arizona; how to see it by James, George Wharton
After the conversation of Passion Sunday her manner to him was no less cold and distant than before.
From Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume I by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
Against those who misuse passages of Scripture, and who pride themselves in finding one which seems to favour their error.—The chapter for Vespers, Passion Sunday, the prayer for the king.
From Pascal's Pensées by Pascal, Blaise
On Passion Sunday, 1401, the townsfolk and the occupants of the castle were gathered in the church, when a cry was raised that the enemy had swarmed over the walls and were in the town.
From Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)
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