Fourth Sunday of Advent

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2022 Date	18 December 2022
2023 Date	24 December 2023

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Fourth Sunday of Advent in 2022

Sunday, 18 Dec

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Fourth Sunday of Advent History

The Fourth Sunday of Advent celebrates the last day of Advent before Christmas, the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. For some Christian denominations, this period is also a celebration of the possible return of Christ via his Second Coming.

A tradition in many churches is to light one of four Advent Candles for each week of Advent. The candle for the Fourth Sunday of Advent is purple. It symbolizes peace. The Fourth Sunday of Advent is typically observed with prayer and penance in preparation for Christmas.

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On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we light the final candle, the Angel’s Candle. This marks the final week of prayer and penance as we await the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. We pray that peace would be evident in your hearts and home this joy-filled time of the year. 🕯 https://t.co/wsCZYwQXwO
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Fourth Sunday of Advent Facts & Quotes

The Fourth Sunday of Advent relates to the birth of Christ. As such, the candle for the Fourth Sunday is known as the Angel's candle.
The theme for the Fourth Sunday of Advent is peace. In an account by Evangelist Luke, upon the announcement of the birth of Christ, an angel said Peace on Earth, Good will toward men.
The Advent wreath is believed to have been used as early as the 16th century. German theologian and pastor Johann Hinrich Wichern is credited with the modern practice of lighting candles as part of the wreath.

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Pray and rejoice in peace. The Fourth Sunday represents peace. Peace can be reached despite trouble or conflict through God's love.
Listen to a liturgical podcast. Here is one suggestion: Fourth Sunday of Advent.
Attend an event or Mass in celebration of Advent. Be sure to abide by CDC guidelines and social distance.