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Holy Saturday facts for kids

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Holy Saturday (from the Latin: Sabbatum Sanctum) is the day after Good Friday. It is the day before Easter and the last day of Holy week, in which Christians prepare for Easter. This day commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's body laid in the tomb.



Images for kids

  • Russian Resurrection icon

    The icon of Holy and Great Saturday, portraying the Harrowing of Hades

  • Holy Fire in Jerusalem 2022

    Holy Fire in 2022

  • HolySaturdayDivineLiturgy

    Divine Liturgy of Holy Saturday in a Greek Orthodox church in the United States

  • Chancel of Trinity Lutheran Church on Holy Saturday

    The chancel of a Lutheran church on Holy Saturday is adorned with black paraments, as black is the liturgical colour of this day in the Lutheran Churches.

  • BenedictineVespers

    Benedictine monks singing Vespers on Holy Saturday

See also

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