Ep 129 (S7E14) The Holy Triduum

References:The “Holy”Holy - ἅγιος (hag'-ee-os): most holy thing, a saint229 times in 219 vss in NTOften associated with the Spirit (Holy Spirit)Sometimes with placesThe holy city, being JerusalemThe Holiest place in the tabernacle The Holy of holies in the Temple (Heb 9)Hagiography vs damnatio memoriaeThe Holy “Triduum” -  not a Biblical word. Latin for three days (Maundy Thu, Good Fri, Holy Sat)History that impacted our history of the Holy TriduumThe Gospel’s story in relation to the Passion NarrativesMatthew - 28.6%Total chapters = 28Chapters focused on Holy Week = 8Mark - 37.5%Total Chapters = 16Chapters focused on Holy Week = 6Luke - 23%Total Chapters = 24Chapters focused on Holy Week = 5.5John - 47.6%Total Chapters = 21Chapters focused on Holy Week = 10All total, the narrative of the last week of Jesus’ life through the resurrection makes up over one third of the total Gospel witness.Many scholars have quipped that the Gospels are about the last week of Jesus’ ministry with an extended introduction.The Early Church (1st–3rd Century)The Fourth Century ExpansionMedieval Shifts20th Century onTheological SignificanceThe Counting of the "Three Days": Following the Jewish liturgical tradition, a day begins at sunset.Day 1: Thursday evening (The Last Supper, foot washing and the “new” command).Day 2: Friday evening (Crucifixion, death and burial).Day 3: Saturday (Quiet, waiting, pause).Continuous Liturgy: Liturgically, it is treated as one event. There is no final blessing on Holy ThursdayNo opening greeting on Good Friday. The comemoration that begins Thursday evening does not formally conclude until the end of the Easter Vigil.Application1. Holy Thursday (The Lord's Last Supper, Holy Communion )2. Good Friday (Celebration of the Lord's Passion)3. Holy Saturday & The Easter Vigil