Holy Saturday
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Holy Saturday in Australia.
History & Origins of Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday, also known as Great and Holy Saturday, is the day in the Christian liturgical calendar that commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb and his descent into Hades. Historically, it represents a day of transition, anticipation, and quiet mourning between the sorrow of Good Friday and the triumph of Easter Sunday, dating back to early church vigils where new converts were prepared for baptism.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
Bands of faithful gather for late-night Easter Vigil services, featuring the lighting of the Paschal candle, the chanting of the Exsultet, and midnight baptisms. In families, children decorate hard-boiled eggs in preparation for Easter morning.
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