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The week comprises of four special ceremonies that commemorate the events of Christ's Passion from his entrance into Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed in his path, through his arrest on Holy Thursday and Crucifixion on Good Friday, to Holy Saturday, the day that Christ's body lay in the tomb
The name Holy Week was used in the 4th century by St. Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria, and St. Epiphanius of Constantia. Originally, only Good Friday and Holy Saturday were observed as holy days.
Holy Week is an important time for Christians throughout the world. Holy Week, begins on Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter. Holy Week is a time when Catholics gather to remember and participate in the Passion of Jesus Christ.
Easter 2023: Four special ceremonies commemorate the events of Christ's Passion from His entrance into Jerusalem.