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Is memento mori a Catholic thing?
Is memento mori a Catholic thing?
BlockProducer
Sat Oct 26 2024
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I've heard of the phrase 'memento mori' and I'm wondering if it has any specific connection to Catholicism. Is it a Catholic tradition or belief?
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Eleonora
Mon Oct 28 2024
Memento mori images hold a unique place in various forms of memorials.
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Elena
Mon Oct 28 2024
These images are commonly seen on tombs and gravestones.
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SeoulSerenitySeekerPeace
Mon Oct 28 2024
They serve as a reminder of the mortality of all beings.
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SumoPower
Sun Oct 27 2024
Besides tombs and gravestones, memento mori images are also found in religious contexts.
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KatanaSwordsmanship
Sun Oct 27 2024
Specifically, they are associated with memorial plaques in Catholic and Episcopalian churches.
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