Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday is dedicated to vigil as the waiting time between Jesus' death and resurrection.

Holy Saturday commemorates the day during which Christ lay in the tomb.

Holy Saturday brings the ceremony of the Resurrection in the courtyards of many churches.

Holy Saturday is a commemoration of the day that Jesus lay in his tomb.

Holy Saturday does not seem to have had any special liturgical service assigned, the present service being the ancient Easter vigil anticipated.

Holy Saturday is the day before Easter.

Holy Saturday is often the only time that the Midnight Office will be read in parishes.

Logistically speaking, a worse day for the task than Holy Saturday could scarcely be imagined, even if the symbolism of descending into the tomb was inescapable.

Holy Saturday finally arrived.

Holy Saturday is the only Saturday of the year where a strict fast is kept.