Ali‘i Sundays are among the many long and honored traditions of Kawaiaha‘o Church, which began about 1914. In the 1970s, our people embarked on a tidal wave of change.
In the chaos of circumstance and sensing the urgency to unite Hawai‘i’s people and rekindle their strength and purpose in Ke Akua, the Reverend Dr. Abraham Akaka rejuvenated these services as part of the more significant cultural awakening already taking place.
We celebrate eight Ali‘i Sundays, which are held as part of a more extensive series of celebrations recognized by the Benevolent Royal Societies, Ali‘i Trusts, and the Hawaiian Civic Clubs, which always occur on or just before the birthday of the Ali‘i.
King William Charles Lunalilo January 31, 1835
Queen Ka‘ahumanu
March 17, 1768
Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole
March 26, 1871
Kamehameha ‘Ekahi (I)
June 11, 1737-58, Circa
Kamehameha ‘Ekolu (III)
August 11, 1813
Queen Lili‘uokalani
September 2, 1838
Princess Ka‘iulani
October 16, 1875
Kamehameha ‘Elima (V)
December 11, 1830
Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop
December 19, 1831
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