pääsiäistriduumiin

Pääsiäistriduumi, meaning Easter Triduum in English, refers to the most significant period in the Christian liturgical calendar. It encompasses the final days of Holy Week and marks the culmination of Jesus Christ's Passion, death, and resurrection. The Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday and concludes with Vespers on Easter Sunday.

Holy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus instituted the Eucharist and performed the washing of the feet, symbolizing service and humility. This evening service often includes a procession of the Blessed Sacrament to an altar of repose, representing Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Good Friday is a day of solemn remembrance of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and death. Liturgies on this day are typically stark, focusing on the Passion narrative, the veneration of the cross, and communion received from hosts consecrated on Holy Thursday. Many Christians observe fasting or abstinence on this day.

Holy Saturday, also known as the Great Sabbath, is a day of quiet waiting. It is the only day in the liturgical year without a Mass during daylight hours. The day culminates in the Easter Vigil, a service held after sunset. This vigil is the principal celebration of the Resurrection, marked by the lighting of the Paschal candle, readings of salvation history, baptisms and confirmations, and the first Mass of Easter.

Easter Sunday celebrates the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, marking the triumph of life over death and the cornerstone of Christian faith. The liturgical celebrations on this day are filled with joy and alleluias, proclaiming the good news of Christ's victory.