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THE HOLY WEEK
Christian or not, we all know that in late
March or early April comes a moment
eagerly awaited by all the Holy Week. For
some it is an excuse to take time off, but for
most it is a week where the Catholic faith is
strengthened and celebrated .
Then find out what events are held during
the seven days of Holy Week.
PALM SUNDAY
I
t is the first day of the week of
festivities and one of the most
important because this day
represents the coming of Jesus
to Jerusalem. The writings state
that Jesus came riding on a
donkey, a prelude to his Passion.
I
s a crucial day, not so much in the
celebrations and liturgies, but its
historical significance. After
spending the night at Bethany, Jesus
returns to Jerusalem and heads near
the temple, but it is become a market
full of traders willing to do business
with them.
SAINT MONDAY
SAINT THUESDAY
T
he main event of Easter Tuesday was the announcement of
the death of the Lord. That day Jesus was in the house of
Simon the leper who was healed miraculously. During
dinner a woman makes her entrance in the house, was
Mary. The Christian myth holds that it is at this moment in
which Jesus announces his death, causing great sorrow
among his disciples
SAINT WEDNESDAY
S
aint Wednesday is the day of delivery
and betrayal. This day recalls the
time when Judas, one of the twelve
disciples of the Lord agrees with the
enemies of Jesus and offered to
surrender in exchange for 30 pieces
of silver. It is the beginning of the
deadly plot.
SAINT THURSDAY
O
n Saint Thursday, held the
Thursday before Easter
Sunday is the first day of the
Triduum. On this day the
Church commemorates the
institution of the Eucharist at
the Last Supper of Christ.
SAINT FRIDAY
It is at that moment where he
received the crown of thorns on his
head and carry the cross. Thus
Christ through the city of Jerusalem
with the heavy wooden cross
towards the Calvado. At noon the
Lord is crucified. Later, to certify
his death he nailed a spear
confirming the death. At night, the
faithful unpins Christ's body and
deliver it to his mother, and finally
buried in the tomb.
SAINT SATURDAY
S
aint Day in the Catholic church commemorates Jesus in
the tomb. On Saturday, Jesus lay in his tomb for the grief of
the apostles who were convinced that it was over.
Meanwhile, his mother recalled the words of the Lord
when he predicted "the third day rise again." In this day
there is a major religious celebrations throughout the year:
the Easter Vigil, held after 6 pm.
RESURRECTION SUNDAY
E
aster Sunday is the day on which Jesus left his tomb. This
is fundamental to Christianity. The story goes that as the
day is done, three women go to the tomb where Jesus was
buried and see that is not his body. An angel tells them he
has risen. They go where the Virgin and the Apostles and
give them the great news. Meanwhile, Peter and John run
to the tomb and see the bandages on the floor.