Holy Year?

[Gene Silva]

Jen:

A full explanation (perhaps more than you want to know) can be found at
http://www.vatican.va/jubilee_2000/docs/documents/ju_documents_17-feb-1997_history_en.html

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Subject: Holy Year?


I am not a religious person so can someone please explain what makes a year
a Holy Year as compared to a "normal" year?

Thank you
Jen