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Holy Saturday
The day of waiting — Jesus lies in the tomb between death and resurrection.
📅 April 4🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Holy Saturday is the most solemn day of the Christian year — the day between crucifixion and resurrection. The Church waits in stillness, representing the disciples' grief and the silence before the miracle.
✦ How It Is Observed
Easter Vigil begins after nightfall: blessing of new fire, lighting of the Paschal candle, Exsultet chant, readings through salvation history, baptisms, and the first Eucharist of Easter.
✦ Sacred Text
“We were buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead, we too may live a new life.”
— Romans 6:4 ↗
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.