Season of Lent (നോമ്പുകാലം) – 02 Mar 2025 – 19 Apr 2025
Fourth Season of the Syro-Malabar Liturgical Calendar
Malayalam: നോമ്പുകാലം (Nombukalam)
Syriac: ܕܨܵܘܡܵܐ ܪܲܒܵܐ (Sawma Ramba)
Main Theme: Passion and Death of Our Lord (പീഢാനുഭവവും മരണവും)
Key Dates & Events
Ash Monday – March 3, 2025
- Beginning of Lent, marked by the imposition of ashes as a sign of repentance.
- A day of fasting and abstinence.
Fridays of Lent
- Traditionally observed as days of fasting and abstinence.
- Many churches conduct the Way of the Cross (Stations of the Cross) on Fridays.
Palm Sunday – April 13, 2025
- Commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
- Beginning of Holy Week.
Maundy Thursday / Pesaha Thursday – April 17, 2025
- Commemoration of the Last Supper and the institution of the Holy Qurbana (Eucharist).
- Washing of the feet ceremony in many traditions.
- In Eastern traditions, families prepare Pesaha Appam (Passover bread).
Good Friday – April 18, 2025
- A solemn day of fasting and abstinence.
- Commemoration of Jesus’ Passion, Crucifixion, and Death.
- Special prayers and Way of the Cross observed.
Holy Saturday – April 19, 2025
- A day of silence and prayer, remembering Jesus in the tomb.
- The Easter Vigil is celebrated at night.
Easter Sunday – April 20, 2025
- Celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection—the culmination of the Lent season.
