Holy Week
noun
: the week before Easter during which the last days of Christ's life are commemorated
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And for the devoted throng of Catholics who fill the streets of many cities in Spain during Holy Week, their schedules are determined by Easter, a holiday that moves each year but which always takes place on the Sunday following the first full moon after the northern hemisphere's vernal equinox.
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Doris Elin Urrutia, Space.com, 30 May 2026
The vessels themselves are inspired by the Catholic ritual of Olea Sancta (Holy Oils), the three sacred oils used in sacraments and blessings and consecrated during the annual Chrism Mass in Holy Week.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Season 5 followed Holy Week and the Last Supper, and season 6 will cover the Crucifixion and the final 24 hours of Jesus’ life before he is nailed to the cross.
—Brayden Garcia
may 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
In addition, in April 2023, Griffith reminisced about their relationship while celebrating Holy Week.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Doris Elin Urrutia, Space.com, 30 May 2026
The vessels themselves are inspired by the Catholic ritual of Olea Sancta (Holy Oils), the three sacred oils used in sacraments and blessings and consecrated during the annual Chrism Mass in Holy Week.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Season 5 followed Holy Week and the Last Supper, and season 6 will cover the Crucifixion and the final 24 hours of Jesus’ life before he is nailed to the cross.
—Brayden Garcia
may 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
In addition, in April 2023, Griffith reminisced about their relationship while celebrating Holy Week.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Holy Week.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Week. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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