Examples of Holy Saturday in a Sentence
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Students and staff at Florida State University came together in a peaceful vigil and serene outdoor service on Holy Saturday to exalt their strong sense of community after a shooting sent shockwaves across the campus of nearly 45,000 students.
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Kati Weis, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
The next day, on Holy Saturday, families lined up for meals around the church block.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Easter is meant to celebrate the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, and occurs at the end of the Holy Week, which begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Holy Saturday, comprising the seven days before Easter Sunday.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 19 Apr. 2025
In This Article Fitting It All In Honoring Holy Saturday
Savoring Easter Sunday
There’s no denying the slow meandering of holiday seasons across our calendars.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Holding a pilgrimage during Lent is significant as Holy Saturday is traditionally a day of lament within Christianity, according to organizers.
—Kori Skillman, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2024
Archbishop of Los Angeles José Gomez celebrated Holy Saturday with a blessing of the animals on Olvera Street.
—Myung J. Chun, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Easter Sunday is this upcoming weekend, which means the preceding Saturday is known as Holy Saturday.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
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
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Kati Weis, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
The next day, on Holy Saturday, families lined up for meals around the church block.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Easter is meant to celebrate the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, and occurs at the end of the Holy Week, which begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Holy Saturday, comprising the seven days before Easter Sunday.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 19 Apr. 2025
In This Article Fitting It All In Honoring Holy Saturday
Savoring Easter Sunday
There’s no denying the slow meandering of holiday seasons across our calendars.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Holding a pilgrimage during Lent is significant as Holy Saturday is traditionally a day of lament within Christianity, according to organizers.
—Kori Skillman, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2024
Archbishop of Los Angeles José Gomez celebrated Holy Saturday with a blessing of the animals on Olvera Street.
—Myung J. Chun, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Easter Sunday is this upcoming weekend, which means the preceding Saturday is known as Holy Saturday.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
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
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“Holy Saturday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Saturday. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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