Holy Week
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Holy Week
1700–10; translation of Italian settimana santa
Example Sentences
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The prose is as famous as it is cliched, but Niemöller’s message is the same one that we Christians take to heart during Holy Week.
From Los Angeles Times
"As we continue through Holy Week, my heart aches for my husband, who should have been here leading our Easter prayers," she told the crowd outside the Maryland courthouse.
From Salon
He suffered from respiratory problems all winter and had to curtail his participation in Holy Week events to save his energy for Easter.
From Seattle Times
The appearance came after the pope decided to reduce his participation in two major Holy Week events, seemingly at the last minute.
From New York Times
The raid, which came as Peruvians were celebrating the Holy Week holiday, shocked many people, even in a country that has grown accustomed over the past two decades to politicians investigated for alleged corruption.
From New York Times
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