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In the [[Christian]] [[calendar]], [[Holy Week]] is the week before [[Resurrection Sunday]] (also known as Easter). It begins on [[Palm Sunday]], and also includes [[Maundy Thursday]] and [[Good Friday]]. During Holy Week, the events of [[Christ]]'s [[passion]] are commemorated, including His [[Last Supper]], betrayal and [[crucifixion]].
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[[Image:Rembrandt The Last Supper, after Leonardo da Vinci.jpg|thumb|[[Rembrandt]], The Last Supper, after Leonardo da Vinci's famous mural.]]
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In the [[Christian]] [[calendar]], '''Holy Week''' is the week before [[Resurrection Sunday]] (also known as [[Easter]]). It begins on [[Palm Sunday]], and also includes [[Maundy Thursday]] and [[Good Friday]]. During Holy Week, the events of [[Christ]]'s [[passion]] are commemorated, including His [[Last Supper]], betrayal and [[crucifixion]].
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Holy Week is one of the most important parts of the Christian year, particularly for [[Roman Catholic]]s, and sees elaborate celebrations in many parts of the world including [[Italy]], Mexico, [[Spain]] and other countries in [[Latin America]].
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== See also ==
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[[Image:Russian Wall Cross.jpg|thumb|Russian Wall Cross.]]
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*[[Famous Bible paintings]]
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*[[Christian Cross]]
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*[[Ash Wednesday]]
  
Holy Week is one of the most important parts of the Christian year, particularly for [[Roman Catholic]]s, and sees elaborate celebrations in many parts of the world including [[Italy]], [[Spain]] and [[Latin America]].
 
 
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Rembrandt, The Last Supper, after Leonardo da Vinci's famous mural.

In the Christian calendar, Holy Week is the week before Resurrection Sunday (also known as Easter). It begins on Palm Sunday, and also includes Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. During Holy Week, the events of Christ's passion are commemorated, including His Last Supper, betrayal and crucifixion.

Holy Week is one of the most important parts of the Christian year, particularly for Roman Catholics, and sees elaborate celebrations in many parts of the world including Italy, Mexico, Spain and other countries in Latin America.

See also

Russian Wall Cross.