Holy Week
noun
: the week before Easter during which the last days of Christ's life are commemorated
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Easter Sunday- April 20 Note: Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday all make up what's called Holy Week.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
The next installment of The Chosen takes place during Holy Week before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Based on the life of Jesus, season 5 of the drama series covers Holy Week and the Last Supper.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
The first few episodes of the season, which focus on the events of Holy Week — including the Last Supper, Judas's betrayal and Jesus's arrest — premiered on Friday, and the cast is eager to see how viewers respond.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
The next installment of The Chosen takes place during Holy Week before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Based on the life of Jesus, season 5 of the drama series covers Holy Week and the Last Supper.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
The first few episodes of the season, which focus on the events of Holy Week — including the Last Supper, Judas's betrayal and Jesus's arrest — premiered on Friday, and the cast is eager to see how viewers respond.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Holy Week.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Week. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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