Holy Saturday isn’t a part of many church traditions, even when Easter, or the celebration of Christ’s resurrection, is observed. Liturgical churches have a whole series of events from Palm Su ...

O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the coming of the third day ...

The Lenten season ends this week and South Jersey churches are preparing to open for blessings of foods and nighttime vigils on Holy Saturday and on Easter Sunday itself both in-church worship and ...

Each year in early spring, Christians across the globe celebrate their faith on Easter. Easter commemorates the resurrection ...

During the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night the priest or deacon carries the candle in procession into the dark church. A new fire, symbolizing our eternal life in Christ, is kindled which ...

Holy Saturday marks the end of the Lenten season on April 19, it is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his resurrection. After sunset, the Easter Vigil is often celebrated it ...

If you want to know what Glory Saturday is remembered, continue reading the following note. Holy Saturday or Glory Saturday is one of the most important days of Holy Week. This represents a day of ...

although some denominations continue it until Holy Saturday. Observers are asked to honor obligatory fasting days and practice self-discipline before the celebration of Easter. Fasting and ...