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Holy Week
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Holy Week

In the Christian church, the last week of Lent, when Christians commemorate the events that led up to the crucifixion of Jesus. Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and includes Maundy Thursday, which commemorates the Last Supper; Good Friday; and Holy Saturday.

Preparations for Easter start during Lent. During Holy Week Christians read the passion narratives (accounts of Jesus' last days) from the four Gospels.



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