Holy Week observances began in Jerusalem in the earliest days of the Church, when devout people traveled to Jerusalem at Passover to reenact the events of the week leading up to the Resurrection.

Historically, antingeros would take blessed materials from churches during Holy Week (such as fragments of the Paschal candle or a brass bell), and those pieces would be used as anting-anting.

So during Holy Week, the redeemed pause to reflect — as best they can — on the days leading to Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice. His death brought resurrection, a new life offered to all who believe.

CLEVELAND (WJW) – A Holy Week tradition is once again bringing faith, culture and color to the west side of Cleveland. For the 12th year, members of Sagrada Familia Parish are spending the week ...

This is the 12th year La Sagrada Familia Parish has created alfombras de Semana Santa, or "Holy Week rugs," out of materials like sawdust, flour, sugar and food dye. Donald Trump Throws Support ...

This Easter, they join believers around the world in marking the Holy Week, which culminates in Easter Sunday on April 20. The events of the Holy Week are recorded in all four Gospels of the Bible ...