Sacred Heart, also known as the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, is an important religious festival celebrated in the Catholic Church, and it is celebrated on the second Friday after Corpus Christi (or 19 days after Pentecost).
In Colombia, Sacred Heart Holiday is a public holiday, and it is observed on the second Monday after Corpus Christi.
The sacred heart represents Jesus Christ's actual heart, and it is viewed as a symbol of His love for all humanity.
The devotion to the wounded heart of Jesus dated back to the 11th century, however, the first Feast of the Sacred Heart was celebrated in France in 1670, and it was formally approved in 1873 by Pope Pius IX.
The following is the list of Sacred Heart Holiday in Colombia from 2022 to 2026.
Holiday | Date | Weekday |
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Sacred Heart Holiday | Jun 27, 2022 | Monday |
Sacred Heart Holiday | Jun 19, 2023 | Monday |
Sacred Heart Holiday | Jun 10, 2024 | Monday |
Sacred Heart Holiday | Jun 30, 2025 | Monday |
Sacred Heart Holiday | Jun 15, 2026 | Monday |
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