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April
2026 / 04 / 04
International Day

Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday, also known as Easter Eve, is the final day of Holy Week in Christianity, fing between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. According to the Bible, Jesus Christ rested in the tomb on this day, making silence, vigil, and hope its central themes. No formal Mass is celebrated; church altars are typicy kept bare, and the tabernacle remains empty, symbolizing Christ's absence. Believers commemorate Christ's death and eagerly await His resurrection through prayer, meditation, and vigil. Traditional observances include the solemn Easter Vigil held at dusk, featuring the blessing of the new fire, a candlelight procession, the reading of multiple Old and New Testament passages, the administration of baptism, and the celebration of the Easter Eucharist. Holy Saturday is not only a profound reflection on Christ's passion and resurrection but also symbolizes the transition from darkness to light and from death to new life. It is a significant day in the Christian faith, filled with sacred anticipation and spiritual renewal.

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