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Did the Catholic Church make a conscious effort in re-naming the seven days of the week?

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We see the Church having had great influence on many aspects of the development of human kind, including education, culinary habits etc. The very division of history by the term Before Christ and Anno Domini is a typical example. But one wonders why efforts were not taken in adapting those names and terminologies which had roots in the pagan culture. For instance, in ancient times the days of the week were named after the planets of Hellenistic astrology, in the order: Sun, Moon, Mars (Ares), Mercury (Hermes), Jupiter (Zeus), Venus (Aphrodite) and Saturn (Cronos). The sun and the planets continue to enjoy a semi-god status in many cultures to this day. My question therefore is: Did the Catholic Church make a conscious effort in re-naming the seven days of the week?
Asked by Kadalikatt Joseph Sibichan (13704 rep)
Nov 15, 2021, 06:09 AM
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