<P> In the Eastern churches of Greek / Byzantine tradition, Zacchaeus Sunday may fall earlier than the Sunday before the Pre-Lenten season . </P> <P> In Western Christianity, the gospel pericope concerning Zacchaeus is the reading for a Dedication of a Church or its anniversary . In Southern Bavaria, a red banner with white cross may be flown outside a Church on its anniversary, which is consequently called the Zacchaeus flag . </P> <P> The story of Zacchaeus is used by some to illustrate the saying of Jesus: "Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God" Matthew 5: 8, because the name Zacchaeus means' pure' . Zacchaeus also becomes a contrast of character with the Rich Young Ruler Luke 18: 18 - 23 . Both Zacchaeus and the Rich Young Ruler were wealthy men, but one was self - righteous and would not give up his possessions, while the other gave half his possessions to feed the poor . </P>

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