In images: Holy Week around the world

Katherine Ruddy - published on 04/20/19

Rich in culture and tradition, Holy Week is celebrated in different yet beautiful ways around the world.

Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and is traditionally a week of somber reflection on the events preceding Jesus’ death. Included in Holy Week are Palm Sunday, Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.

Launch the slideshow below to see how the beauty of Holy Week is celebrated around the world:

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