How to Use Holy Week in a Sentence

Holy Week

noun
  • The shrine said Holy Week draws some of its largest crowds of the year.
    — John Odenthal, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The time period is known as Holy Week.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • What can be eaten during Holy Week?
    — Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The trip falls during Holy Week, one of the holiest times of the year for Catholics.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The second-to-last day of Holy Week falls on Friday, April 3, this year.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Sunday’s mass marked the beginning of Holy Week, the first one Leo has presided over as pope.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Here's what to know in Wisconsin, from where to buy paczkis to important Holy Week dates.
    — Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Holy Week dates, fasting, more What stores are closed on 2026 Easter?
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Church leaders say the effort is rooted in faith and service, aligning with the meaning of Holy Week.
    — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Season 5 followed Holy Week and the Last Supper.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
  • The Christ drops during Holy Week, with the first episode debuting on March 30.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Due to Holy Week, people in Venezuela are not working, and many places are closed, according to Perez.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Palm Sunday opens Holy Week leading up to Easter, which this year falls on April 5.
    — Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, the most sacred week in the Christian calendar.
    — John Odenthal, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Palm Sunday begins the Christian Holy Week, which ends with Easter.
    — CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The tourist attraction has been known to welcome thousands of Haitians on a pilgrimage after Holy Week.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The feast day also marks the start of Holy Week, leading up to Easter Sunday, April 5.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Leo said that during Holy Week, Christians cannot forget how many people around the world are suffering as Christ did.
    — Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Thousands of people visit the fortress during Holy Week, and in recent years the pilgrimages have turned into a gathering for youth.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Holy Week begins with a triumphal procession, descends into betrayal and death, and ends with resurrection.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
  • In the days before Holy Week, the statues are hoisted onto large platforms with rows of parallel wooden beams running underneath.
    — Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The disruption reflects a broader curtailment of Holy Week traditions.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Christians throughout Michigan will soon observe Palm Sunday, ushering in the start of Holy Week.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
  • In an increasingly digital world, church leaders say many are seeking deeper connection--and finding it during Holy Week.
    — Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Holy Week will overlap with Passover, the Jewish holiday marking the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The day marks one week until Easter and the beginning of Holy Week, a period to reflect on the story of Christ’s death and resurrection.
    — Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The season begins with Ash Wednesday and continues through Holy Week, the seven days that end with Easter Sunday.
    — Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Palm Sunday marks the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem and ushers in Holy Week among the faithful worldwide.
    — Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The move marks the second prisoner release this year and comes during Holy Week, which Cuban officials described as a customary period for such actions.
    — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The Great Lent continues through the Friday before Holy Week, including Sundays.
    — ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026

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