veiling anything that can’t be removed in black or purple. Holy water is also removed from the fonts in churches on Good Friday and Holy Saturday in preparation for the blessing of the water at ...

Holy Saturday or Glory Saturday is one of the most important days of Holy Week. This represents a day of mourning, since the day before the crucifixion and death of Christ is remembered.

In the Philippines, work on Holy Wednesday is a half day to afford ... The days of the Easter Triduum, from Maundy Thursday to Black Saturday, are considered statutory holidays.

Each year in early spring, Christians across the globe celebrate their faith on Easter. Easter commemorates the resurrection ...