Why JRR Tolkien Made March 25 the Day the Ring Was Destroyed

March 24, 2025 by Kateri

Illustration of Mary and Gabriel from Agostino Masucci’s “Annunciation” (1748) set against a background of “Lord of the Rings” concept art.

From the Shire to Mount Doom, Frodo’s path was mapped with the Church calendar in mind — a quiet testament to Tolkien’s Catholic imagination.

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