Many devout Christians spend the week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday attending a variety of services. We also know from Scripture a number of things Jesus did during his last week on Earth ...

What are the dates for Holy Week 2025? For many Christians, Holy Week 2025 runs April 13-20, starting with Palm Sunday and concluding with Easter. Dates vary yearly based on the lunar calendar.

Saturday: the Jewish Sabbath Jesus rested in the tomb on the Sabbath. According to Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1-3, and Luke 23:56-24:3, the day before the Resurrection was a Sabbath.

Holy Saturday, also known as Black Saturday, Great Sabbath, Easter Eve, Joyous Saturday, "marks a day of anticipation, meditation and reflection, and for some, preparations for Easter Sunday ...

When is Holy Saturday 2025, and what does it mean? Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday, is April 19. It represents the day Christ's body rested in the tomb before resurrection.

On Holy Saturday, Jesus was buried in the tomb and descended into hell. On Easter Sunday, Jesus rose from the dead. Dates vary yearly based on the lunar calendar.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he ...

Editor’s Note: The following excerpts are from “The Art of Holy Week” segment on Register Radio’s March 29, 2025, episode. Register Radio host Matthew Bunson, vice president and editorial ...

On Holy Saturday, there isn't a liturgical service, and the sacraments—with the exceptions of Penance and the Anointing of the Sick—are not practiced. In homes, the Easter feast is prepared.