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triduum
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triduum [ˈtrɪdjʊəm ˈtraɪ-]
n
(Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) RC Church a period of three days for prayer before a feast
[Latin, perhaps from triduum spatium a space of three days]


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Reconciled on Holy Thursday, only then could they join the assembly for the Easter Triduum.
It was the Mass of the Lord's Supper, a really beautiful and liturgically significant Mass starting the Easter triduum during which Christians celebrate the passion, death and resurrection of the Lord.
I have chosen this example because it will ring bells with Catholics who have attended the Easter Triduum.
 
 
 
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