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Line 1: − + − 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 Catholic]]s, and sees elaborate celebrations in many parts of the world including [[Italy]], [[Spain]], [[Mexico]], and other countries in [[Latin America]]. − − [[Image:Semana Santa Cofradia en la Plaza Mayor de Valladolid.JPG|thumb|left|300px|Holy Week in Valladolid, Spain.]] − {{Clear}} − == See also == − − [[Image:Santísimo Cristo de la Misericordia Palencia.JPG|thumb|280px|The Christ of Mercy - Holy Week in Palencia, Spain.]] − *[[Famous Bible paintings]] − *[[Christian Cross]] − *[[Ash Wednesday]] − *[[Lent]] − <br> − − == External links == − − *[http://www.cresourcei.org/cyholyweek.html The Days of Holy Week] − *[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07435a.htm Holy Week] Catholic Encyclopedia. − − − [[Category:Christian Rites]]
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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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