On Holy Saturday, there isn't a liturgical service, and the sacraments—with the exceptions of Penance and the Anointing of the Sick—are not practiced. In homes, the Easter feast is prepared.

Editor’s Note: The following excerpts are from “The Art of Holy Week” segment on Register Radio’s March 29, 2025, episode. Register Radio host Matthew Bunson, vice president and editorial ...

Holy Saturday, also known as the Vigil of Easter, is on Saturday, April 19. It is meant to commemorate the Harrowing of Hell as Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb. When is Easter 2025?

Many denominations observe celebrations during Holy Week leading up to Easter, marked by Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. Here's what to know about Easter ...

Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday, is April 19. It represents the day Christ's body rested in the tomb before resurrection. For many Christians, the day is characterized as a time of ...

Holy Saturday: Did Jesus ‘Descend into Hell’ after his death ... God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate ...

Many devout Christians spend the week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday attending a variety of services. We also know from Scripture a number of things Jesus did during his last week on Earth ...