Holy Saturday

noun

: the Saturday before Easter

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Holding a pilgrimage during Lent is significant as Holy Saturday is traditionally a day of lament within Christianity, according to organizers. Kori Skillman, ABC News, 31 Mar. 2024 Archbishop of Los Angeles José Gomez celebrated Holy Saturday with a blessing of the animals on Olvera Street. Myung J. Chun, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Holy Saturday was in the 14th century

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“Holy Saturday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Saturday. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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Holy Saturday

noun
: the Saturday before Easter

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