The liturgical calendar designates a specific Sunday each year as a solemnity honoring Jesus Christ as King. This observance marks the end of the liturgical year in the Roman Catholic Church and many Protestant denominations.
This celebration holds significance as it acknowledges Christ’s universal authority and dominion. It serves as a reminder of His reign over all creation and His ultimate triumph over sin and death. Its placement at the end of the liturgical year provides a thematic conclusion, looking forward to the coming of Christ in glory.