Examples of Holy Saturday in a Sentence
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The Christian holiday Holy Saturday is Saturday, April 4.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 Feb. 2026
Students and staff at Florida State University came together in a peaceful vigil and serene outdoor service on Holy Saturday to exalt their strong sense of community after a shooting sent shockwaves across the campus of nearly 45,000 students.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
The next day, on Holy Saturday, families lined up for meals around the church block.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Easter is meant to celebrate the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, and occurs at the end of the Holy Week, which begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Holy Saturday, comprising the seven days before Easter Sunday.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 19 Apr. 2025
The archbishop celebrates the Holy Saturday Vigil Mass, a bilingual English and Spanish service that will be live streamed, at 8 p.m. April 19 at the cathedral.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
While the Easter holiday often involves eggs, bunnies and pastels, this holiday bears a deeper meaning with Holy Week days like Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2025
The Triduum of Holy Week includes Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, with Easter taking place the following day.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Apr. 2025
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 Feb. 2026
Students and staff at Florida State University came together in a peaceful vigil and serene outdoor service on Holy Saturday to exalt their strong sense of community after a shooting sent shockwaves across the campus of nearly 45,000 students.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
The next day, on Holy Saturday, families lined up for meals around the church block.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Easter is meant to celebrate the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, and occurs at the end of the Holy Week, which begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Holy Saturday, comprising the seven days before Easter Sunday.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 19 Apr. 2025
The archbishop celebrates the Holy Saturday Vigil Mass, a bilingual English and Spanish service that will be live streamed, at 8 p.m. April 19 at the cathedral.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
While the Easter holiday often involves eggs, bunnies and pastels, this holiday bears a deeper meaning with Holy Week days like Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2025
The Triduum of Holy Week includes Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, with Easter taking place the following day.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Holy Saturday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Saturday. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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