Why Is Sunday Considered the Christian Sabbath Day?

Discover why Sunday is the primary church day celebrated by Christians around the world.

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Sunday became the primary Church day due to the early Christians who chose it to honor the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which occurred on a Sunday. Emperor Constantine officially established it as a day of rest and worship in 321 AD. This tradition has continued in numerous Christian denominations.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What was Emperor Constantine's role in establishing Sunday as a worship day? Emperor Constantine officially designated Sunday as a day of rest and worship in 321 AD, honoring the resurrection of Jesus.
  2. Why do Christians worship on Sundays instead of Saturdays? Christians adopted Sunday as their main worship day to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus, which occurred on a Sunday.
  3. Are there denominations that worship on a different day? Yes, some denominations, such as Seventh-day Adventists, observe Saturday as the Sabbath, following the Jewish tradition.

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