| | [[File:Guido Reni Crucifix San Lorenzo Lucina - Altare.jpg|thumb|Guido Reni, Crucifix, San Lorenzo Lucina - Altar, Rome, Italy.]] | | [[File:Guido Reni Crucifix San Lorenzo Lucina - Altare.jpg|thumb|Guido Reni, Crucifix, San Lorenzo Lucina - Altar, Rome, Italy.]] |
| − | According to [[Catholicism]], '''Holy Week''' (or "passion week") is the last week of [[Lent]] and the week before [[Resurrection Sunday]]. 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]]. It is used to commemorate the [[Passion of Christ]]. | + | According to [[Catholicism]], '''Holy Week''' (or "passion week") is the last week of [[Lent]] and the week before [[Resurrection Sunday]]. 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]]. It is used to commemorate the [[Passion of Christ]]. |
| − | [[Jesus]] died on the cross and was buried before sunset. So Friday was first day that Jesus lay in the tomb. In most churches, the decorations are red to symbolize the blood of martyrdom. Some churches remove all decorations on [[Good Friday]], veiling anything that can’t be removed in black. [http://www.kencollins.com/holydays/holy-05.htm] | + | [[Jesus]] died on the cross and was buried before sunset. So Friday was first day that Jesus lay in the tomb. In most churches, the decorations are red to symbolize the blood of martyrdom. Some churches remove all decorations on [[Good Friday]], veiling in black anything that cannot be removed in black. [http://www.kencollins.com/holydays/holy-05.htm] |
| | 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]]. ''Semana Santa'' has been one of the most important celebrations in Seville, [[Spain]] for centuries (like in other places in the world, i.e. Tarma, Peru, Marinduque, Italy, Popayan, Colombia, Iztapalapa, [[Mexico City]], Malaga and Gerona, in Spain). It may have its origin as far back as the 14th century. | | 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]]. ''Semana Santa'' has been one of the most important celebrations in Seville, [[Spain]] for centuries (like in other places in the world, i.e. Tarma, Peru, Marinduque, Italy, Popayan, Colombia, Iztapalapa, [[Mexico City]], Malaga and Gerona, in Spain). It may have its origin as far back as the 14th century. |