Holy Week – The Timeline

For most of the western world, Holy Week has become a contest or a treat of how much  chocolate eggs you can eat, completely bypassing the fact that this celebration is the most important religious event in the Christian life.

It is during Easter/Semana Santa/Holy Week that our Lord, Jesus Christ was nailed on the cross, to bear all our sins and wrong-doings in his death.  His resurrection gives us a newness of life, to kickstart us into the path of righteousness in accordance with the commandments of God, The Father.

The Easter egg is a symbol of a new life, like a chick being hatched out of an egg.

Holy Week – The Timeline

Palm Sunday

Jesus, the Messiah, rode in to Jerusalem on a donkey.  He was welcomed with much rejoicing by palm leaves bearing people.

Holy Monday

Jesus cleansed the synagogue of money lenders, etc.

Jesus was anointed at Bethany.

Holy Tuesday

Jesus teaches at the temple.

Holy Wednesday

Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.

Maundy Thursday

Washing of the feet by the master to his servants.  It means everyone is equal. It is also commemorates the Last Supper.

Good Friday

Jesus Dies on the Cross.

Black Saturday

Easter Sunday

The Ressurection.

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Did you know?

The Roman Catholic Church use Computus by way of calculating the date of Easter since the Middle Ages.

Easter is determined by the full moon, which chases the Spring Equinox.

The earliest possible date for Easter is 22 March, however it cannot be later than 25 April. Now for the 21st Century,  The Computus app (Application) can be downloaded to iPhone/iPad/smartphone etc.