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Why Is Rose Used during Advent in the Advent Wreath and Vestments?

Question:

Why is rose used during Advent in the Advent wreath and vestments?

Answer:

Advent is a time of penance, and so the ordinary liturgical color for Advent is violet. On the third Sunday of Advent, which is also called Gaudete (Latin: “Rejoice”) Sunday, we recognize the joyful anticipation of the season that will culminate in the birth of Christ on Christmas by changing the liturgical color to rose. Rose is a “brightening” of the ordinary violet and thus symbolizes joy.

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