Holy Saturday

American

noun

the Saturday in Holy Week.

Holy Saturday British

noun

the Saturday before Easter Sunday

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Etymology

Origin of Holy Saturday

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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After hours of anticipation, the ceremony culminates when Jerusalem's Greek Orthodox Patriarch emerges from the sealed empty tomb with a lighted candle, a mysterious act considered an annual Holy Saturday miracle before Orthodox Easter Sunday.

From Reuters

It is observed from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, the day before Easter, which marks their belief in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

From Seattle Times

The Holy Saturday blessings of foods that were avoided during Lent.

From Seattle Times

Holy Saturday marks Jesus' burial in a tomb owned by Joseph of Arimathea.

From Salon

The Lenten season either ends on the evening of Maundy Thursday or on Holy Saturday, during Holy Week.

From Fox News

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