Holy Week
Holy Week is the most sacred week of the year, leading from Palm Sunday through the suffering and death of Jesus to the eve of Easter. It includes the Paschal Triduum of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, when the Church walks with Christ through his passion. These days draw the faithful into the heart of God's saving love.
- Also known as: Great Week, Sacred Week, Triduum, Easter Triduum, Passion Week
- Role: Week of Christ's passion
- Key Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, John 13:1-15, John 19:16-30
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