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What is the site of Holy Week?
All that went on during Holy Week occurred in and around Jerusalem.
What Orthodox vestments are worn during holy week?
Purple during holy week, and then white on Resurrection Sunday (Easter Day).
What does wine mean in Holy Week?
During Holy Week, wine stands for or is the blood of Christ, depending on your religion.
What days do holy week take place?
The days that Holy Week occurs during the week before Easter. Also known as the final week of lent, it begins on Palm Sunday and lasts through Holy Saturday.
What are the ritual during holy week?
Fasting for 3 days.
What is Lent week during Palm Sunday?
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week.
What is the week?
Holy Week is the last week of Lent leading to Easter Sunday. Palm Sunday signals the start of holy week with the celebration of the blessing of the palms. In the Philippines, there are different traditions to celebrate the holy week particularly Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Angono is known for its special traditions during holy week
Who is holy week centred on?
It is centred of Jesus Christ. The journey through Holy Week reflects his journey from the trimphant entry into Jerusalem, through the plotting by the Jewish authorities, his arrest, trial and Crucifixion. It is then completed at Christ's resurrection on Easter Day.
How long is holy week?
Holy week is one entire week.
Why no Burial during Holy Week?
Catholics may bury people anytime, including Holy Week, however, they are forbidden to celebrate any sacraments, other than the Mass on Holy Thursday evening, and the sacrament of penance, during the Sacred Triduum. So they are unable to have a funeral Mass during that time.
Why won't the Catholic church hold marriage ceremonies during Holy Week?
Holy Week is the most solemn time during the year when we commemorate the passion and death of Our Lord. It is not a time for a celebration, such as a wedding. Also, the church building is used for a number of Holy Week rites and services and scheduling would be difficult.
Do Catholics bury their dead during Lent?
Yes, Catholics bury their dead during Lent except during Holy Week after Holy Thursday until after Easter Sunday.
