Principal Holy Day (Anglicanism)

Principal Holy Days are a type of observance in the Anglican Communion, including the Church of England. All Principal Feasts are also Principal Holy Days. All Principal Holy Days share equal status; however those which are not Principal Feasts, being fast days within the season of Lent, lack a festal character. They are considered to be the most significant type of observance, the others being Festivals, Lesser Festivals, and Commemorations. Observance of Principal Holy Days is considered obligatory.

## Principal Holy Days (other than Principal Feasts) in the Church of England

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* Ash Wednesday
* Maundy Thursday
* Good Friday[1]

## Church of Ireland

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The Church of Ireland recognises ten principal feast days and holy days.[2]

## See also

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* List of Anglican Church calendars
* Principal Feast
* Festival (Anglicanism)
* Lesser Festival
* Commemoration (observance)

## References

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1. ^ "The Church's Year: Rules". Church of England. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
2. ^ "The Church Year: Rules". Church of Ireland. Retrieved 2023-12-19.