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Holy Week
The Great Week before Pascha — the most solemn week of the Orthodox liturgical year.
Holy Week (Megale Hebdomas, Great Week) is the week between Palm Sunday and Pascha. Each day has its own liturgical character: the Twelve Gospels at Holy Thursday Orthros, the Royal Hours and the Lamentations at Holy Friday, and the Paschal Vigil on Holy Saturday. The faithful are expected to attend as many of these services as possible.