The Triduum: The Three Sacred Days

The ancient Triduum, the Three Sacred Days, are the most dramatic and moving liturgies of the entire Church Year. It is the Christian Passover. The Triduum (pronounced "trid' - oo - um) counts the three days from sundown on Maundy Thursday to Easter sundown.

Once begun on Maundy Thursday, the liturgies continue in succession without a benediction to close until the Easter victory is celebrated. Thus the Passion and Resurrection are observed as a whole, with each part and each liturgy dependent upon the next.

The central events of Christianity are commemorated during the Triduum. For this reason, it is important to plan ahead and clear calendars so that you can attend each liturgy.

• Handbook For Lent - Maundy Thursday
• Handbook For Lent - Good Friday
• Handbook For Lent - The Great Vigil of Easter

Source: The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel - Evangelical Church in America

• Handbook For Lent - The Triduum - The Three Sacred Days
  • Handbook For Lent - Maundy Thursday
  • Handbook For Lent - Good Friday
  • Handbook For Lent - The Great Vigil of Easter