· An overview of the main events of Holy Week - what happened on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday [3]

Holy Week, also known as Passion Week, is the week before Easter, beginning with Palm Sunday and ending on Easter Sunday. It commemorates the last week of Jesus' life on Earth. Here are the main events:

1. Palm Sunday: This is the Sunday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. People laid palm branches on the road as a sign of respect and homage. This event is mentioned in all four Gospels (Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, and John 12:12-19).

2. Maundy Thursday: This is the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Last Supper, which was the final meal that Jesus shared with his disciples. During this meal, Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, an act of humility and service. The word "Maundy" comes from the Latin word for "commandment," as Jesus said, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another" (John 13:34).

3. Good Friday: This is the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is a day of mourning in the Christian church. The events of Good Friday are commemorated in the Stations of the Cross, a