Holy Saturday
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Holy Saturday
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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On Holy Saturday, the Easter Vigil will be held in the atrium of St Peter's Basilica.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
At the heart of the Good Friday and Holy Saturday sections were four responsories from Carlo Gesualdo’s 1611 collection for Holy Week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025
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 ● Mar. 23, 2023
The remainder of the pope’s Holy Week services - Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter next Sunday, also will take place with a limited number of participants.
From Reuters ● Mar. 28, 2021
He’s up early on Holy Saturday and I have tea with him by the fire.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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