Once each year, Jehovah’s Witnesses commemorate the death of Jesus just as he commanded when he said: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” —Luke 22:19.
This year, the Memorial will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. In Northwest Florida, the program will be held in several languages and locations. Admission to the program is free, and no registration is required. Details on when and where these events will be held locally are available on JW.ORG, the official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
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Memorial Fact Sheet
How long is the program?
It will last for about one hour.
Will collections be taken?
No. Jehovah’s Witnesses never take collections at their meetings.
What will happen at the Memorial?
The meeting starts and ends with the singing of a song, as well as a prayer offered by a minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The main feature of the Memorial is a talk about the importance of Jesus’ death and how we can benefit from what God and Christ have done for us.
Is the Memorial celebration of Jehovah’s Witnesses the same as the Easter celebration?
No. While Easter is a celebration of Jesus' resurrection, the Memorial celebration is a solemn commemoration of Jesus' death. This is in harmony with the command he gave to his close followers: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me." (Luke 22:19) Jehovah’s Witnesses observe this Memorial each year on the anniversary of his death according to the Bible’s lunar calendar. He introduced the observance after sundown on Nisan 14, 33 C.E. Jehovah’s Witnesses continue to observe the Memorial on this date each year, following the practice of early Christians. We determine the date on which Nisan 14 falls each year using the same method as was used in the time of Jesus, rather than applying the method used for the modern Jewish calendar.
Who are Jehovah’s Witnesses?
A Christian religious group whose members worship Jehovah God and actively promote Bible education through various methods of evangelizing. The main focus of their Bible education work is to share the good news about God’s Kingdom, or government. (Matthew 24:14) The name distinguishes them from other religions, referring not only to whom they represent but also the ministerial work they volunteer to do in God’s name.
Fast Facts
- Jehovah’s Witnesses are active in 239 lands around the world.
- 2022 Worldwide Memorial Attendance: 19,721,672
- 2022 Congregations Worldwide: 117,960