Traditionally, Filipino Catholics observe the Holy Week by attending Masses and participating in rituals where crowds usually gather. But with the looming coronavirus crisis this year, Catholics are resorting to alternative ways to minimize physical co...
Some devotees join the penitential, where pilgrims walk for miles from their respective places up to the Antipolo Cathedral in Antipolo City, Rizal. Participants pass by the Stations of the Cross, a series of 14 images depicting the events leading to Jesus Christ's crucifixion, on their way to the church.According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the word"Maundy" comes from the Middle English word.
The Easter Vigil commences at night. The Paschal candle – representing the resurrected Christ, the light of the world – is lit at the start of the vigil. Adults and children may also receive the sacrament of baptism during the vigil.The culmination of the Holy Week is full of rejoicing, as Catholics commemorate Jesus Christ's resurrection.
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