Easter Triduum
The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ's Paschal Mystery.
The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil.
The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are:
- Mass of the Lord's Supper
- Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
- Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord
Click below to find the readings for each day of the Triduum.
For More Information
- 18 Questions on the Paschal Triduum
- Holy Thursday Mandatum
- Order for the Reception of the Holy Oils
- The Roman Missal and the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
- The Roman Missal and the Celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday
- Good Friday Sample Intercessions for the COVID-19 Pandemic
- The Roman Missal and the Easter Vigil
- Questions about Jews and Judaism during the Easter Triduum
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