Welcome to the Triduum!
The Triduum is the Church’s three‑day passage through the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus — not three separate liturgies, but one continuous movement that begins on Thursday evening and ends at the close of the Easter Vigil. It is the oldest and most important celebration in the Christian year, with roots traceable to the early Church in Jerusalem and described by fourth‑century writers like St. Ambrose. 🌒 What the Triduum Is The word Triduum simply means “three days.” In the context of Holy Week, it refers to the Paschal Triduum , the Church’s annual immersion in the Paschal Mystery — Christ’s Passover from death to life. It begins with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, continues through Good Friday and Holy Saturday , and reaches its high point in the Easter Vigil , the oldest annual Christian liturgy. These days are understood as one liturgy stretched across time : there is no dismissal on Holy Thursday, no opening rites on Good Friday, and no ...