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In reference to Judas Iscariot's intent to betray Jesus, formed on Holy Wednesday, the day is sometimes called "Spy Wednesday". [13] [14] [15] The word spy, as used in the term, means "ambush, ambuscade, snare". [16] Additionally, among the disciples, Judas clandestinely was a spy and Wednesday was the day he chose to betray Christ. [17]
On Holy Wednesday, [21] the story of Judas arranging his betrayal of Jesus with the chief priests is remembered; he was a spy among the disciples of Jesus (Matthew 26:14–25). [22] For this reason, the day is sometimes called "Spy Wednesday". [5] (In the Tridentine Mass the Passion according to St. Luke is read instead.)
Modern celebrations called Tenebrae may be of quite different content and structure, based for example on the Seven Last Words or readings of the Passion of Jesus. They may be held on only one day of Holy Week, especially Spy Wednesday (Holy Wednesday). [4] [5] They may be held during the daylight hours and the number of candles, if used, may ...
Yup. It's Hump Day — otherwise known as "Wednesday" and while that name is still printed on our calendars, the former has taken over in everyday conversation. And no — this wasn't ...
The ashes used for Ash Wednesday are the burnt remains of the palm branches used the previous year on Palm Sunday. Each year, these branches are burned down into a fine powder, often mixed with ...
It is the fifth day of Holy Week, preceded by Holy Wednesday (Spy Wednesday) and followed by Good Friday. [2] "Maundy" comes from the Latin word mandatum, or commandment, reflecting Jesus' words "I give you a new commandment." [3] The date of the day will vary according to whether the Gregorian calendar or the Julian calendar is used. Eastern ...
Chatting exclusively with Digital Spy, Ricci explained the version of Wednesday being portrayed by Ortega is very different to the character she played in the films. "No, no, [I didn’t give her ...
In the Lutheran countries of Denmark and Norway, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is called Fetetirsdag ("Fat Tuesday"); the prior weekend is known as Fastelavn and is marked by eating fastelavnsboller. Fastelavn is the name for Carnival in Denmark, held either on the Sunday or Monday before Ash Wednesday. [37]