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Church Worship as a Journey to Heaven

What is Holy Week or Passion Week (the week of the Christian Pascha)?

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  • a. Lazarus Saturday.
  • b. Palm Sunday (the procession of the Lamb of God); the general funeral prayers, and Eve of Monday of the Holy Pascha.
  • c. The Monday Paschal prayers (cleansing of the temple, planting the tree of life in place of the barren fig tree); Tuesday Paschal prayers (the Bridegroom reveals his mysteries); and Wednesday Paschal prayers (the Bridegroom proclaims of His goodness).
  • d. Covenant Thursday (presentation of the dowry to the bride).
  • e. Good Friday or the day of the crucifixion (the celebration of the wedding).
  • f. Bright Saturday (the liberation of the captives); and the Apocalypse vigil of praises (the Book of Revelation — heaven awaits us).