Opening of the Holy Door of Saint Peter’s Basilica
Opening of the Holy Door of Saint Peter’s Basilica
24 December, 202412:00hBasilica of St. Peter, VaticanADD TO CALENDAROpening of the Holy Door of Saint Peter’s Basilica
The Opening of the Holy Door of Saint Peter’s Basilica, scheduled for December 24, 2024, marks the commencement of the Jubilee Year, a sacred period of renewal and grace in the Catholic Church. This profound event invites pilgrims from around the world to embark on a spiritual journey, seeking reconciliation and divine mercy. Traditionally, the Holy Door is opened only during a Jubilee Year, symbolizing the passage to salvation and the extraordinary opportunity for the faithful to receive plenary indulgence. The ceremony, steeped in rich liturgical tradition, is presided over by the Pope and attended by clergy, religious, and lay faithful, all united in prayer and reflection as they step through the threshold of the Holy Door, embracing the call to conversion and holiness.
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