DYK what is the Triduum?
The Triduum refers to three days in which we commemorate and celebrate the Paschal Mystery, namely the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus. Lent officially ends and the Triduum begins on the evening of Holy Thursday, moving on to Good Friday and Holy Saturday. After sundown on Holy Saturday, the Easter celebration begins and Triduum officially closes with evening prayer on Easter Sunday. Historically, one day, known as the Vigil of Easter, was set aside in preparation for Easter. But there was much that the community desired to reflect on that the time was extended to three days. Eventually, in imitation of pilgrims in Jerusalem who walked the path that Jesus did in the final week of his life from his entrance into Jerusalem to his arrest, passion, death and resurrection, the time was extended to one full week, which we know today as Holy Week. Holy Thursday liturgy, commemorating Jesus' last supper, highlights two key aspects of Christian life, Eucharist …More