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At the end of the season of Lent — and right before Easter — the Catholic Church observes the “sacred triduum.” Many Catholics have questions about what happens during the Triduum and how they should observe this time.
It encompasses the evening of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.
The term “triduum” means “three days” and refers to any three-day observance. Technically, the triduum during Holy Week is known as the “paschal triduum” or “Easter triduum.”
The word “paschal,” which is used to refer to Easter, comes from the Greek word “pascha,” which comes from the Hebrew word “pesach,” which means Passover. Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection, which is connected theologically to the Passover feast, is referred to as the paschal mystery.
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What is the triduum?
The triduum is a period that begins on Holy Thursday and ends at the conclusion of Easter Sunday.It encompasses the evening of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.
The term “triduum” means “three days” and refers to any three-day observance. Technically, the triduum during Holy Week is known as the “paschal triduum” or “Easter triduum.”
The word “paschal,” which is used to refer to Easter, comes from the Greek word “pascha,” which comes from the Hebrew word “pesach,” which means Passover. Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection, which is connected theologically to the Passover feast, is referred to as the paschal mystery.
What happens on Holy Thursday?
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What is the ‘sacred triduum’? A CNA explainer
At the end of Lent, right before Easter, the Catholic Church observes the “sacred triduum.” What is it?
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