Holy Year
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Holy Year
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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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
In 1992, the Bahá’í world celebrated its second Holy Year, this one marking the centenary of the ascension of Bahá’u’lláh and the promulgation of His Covenant.
From Century of Light by Baha'i International Community
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