Holy Saturday

noun

: the Saturday before Easter

Examples of Holy Saturday in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Triduum of Holy Week includes Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, with Easter taking place the following day. Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Mar. 2024 Some denominations observe Lent through Holy Saturday, which would be March 30. Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2024 Saturday Night Live opened its Holy Saturday show with a pretty straightforward re-enactment of the Last Supper, with Jesus Christ predicting his coming persecution and death on a cross. Peter Weber, The Week, 9 Apr. 2023 April 8, Holy Saturday Considered to be a day of no activity as parishioners mourn the death of Christ, churches do not practice mass. Nadia Cantú, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023 Events such as Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday culminate in the observance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Jemar Tisby, CNN, 8 Apr. 2023 Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion with O’Malley in English at 3 p.m. and in Spanish at 7 p.m. Holy Saturday opens with morning prayer at 9 a.m., followed later by an Easter vigil with O’Malley at 8 p.m. On Easter Sunday, Mass begins at 8 a.m., followed by a 9:30 a.m. Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Mar. 2023 Good Friday, April 7 Holy Saturday, April 8 Easter Sunday, April 9 What does Holy Week symbolize? Nadia Cantú, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023 Some Mexican traditions also involve fireworks, like the ones that take place on Holy Saturday. Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 14 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Holy Saturday was in the 14th century

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“Holy Saturday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Saturday. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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Holy Saturday

noun
: the Saturday before Easter

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