Holy Year

American  

noun

Roman Catholic Church.

1. a jubilee year.

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Holy Year British  

noun

1. RC Church a period of remission from sin, esp one granted every 25 years

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Etymology

Origin of Holy Year

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Christmas 2025 also marks the end of the Catholic Church's Jubilee Holy Year, which has brought millions of pilgrims to Rome.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

This year, 2025, is a Catholic Holy Year, with 32 million pilgrims expected to travel to Rome.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2025

Francis’ call for humility and collaboration comes as the Vatican gears up for the 2025 Holy Year, with over 32 million pilgrims expected in Rome.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2024

The need for extended opening hours may increase during the 2025 Holy Year, when millions more people than usual are expected to travel to Rome to participate in religious pilgrimages, she said.

From Reuters • May 30, 2023

Occasion conclusion Holy Year overjoyed share following triple announcement attendants fourth final intercontinental teaching conference marking termination festivities associated centenary birth Baha’u’llahs prophetic mission.

From Dawn of a New Day by Shoghi Effendi