Holy Week
Tuesday, March 23, 2027
On Tuesday, March 23, 2027, the Catholic Church is in Holy Week and the liturgical color is purple. The Church celebrates St Turibius of Mogrovejo.
Liturgical color: Purple
Day 3 of Holy Week this year, with 4 days to go.
Fra Filippo Lippi · Madonna and Child with Two Angels · 1465 · public domain
Saint of the day
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St Turibius of Mogrovejo
(1538–1606) Spanish law professor made Archbishop of Lima, who crossed the Andes three times on visitation, learned the Indian languages, and confirmed half a million souls — among them Rose of Lima and Martin de Porres. 'Christ is truth, not custom.'
Saint Turibius, tireless shepherd, pray that we choose truth over custom.
About Holy Week
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and carries the Church through the Passion. Its last three days — Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday — form the Paschal Triduum, the single unbroken liturgy at the centre of the year.
Why purple?
Purple is worn in Advent and Lent, and at funerals: preparation, penance, and mourning.
Verse of the day
Wis 11:23
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Frequently asked
What liturgical color is worn on March 23, 2027?
Purple, the color of Holy Week. Purple is worn in Advent and Lent, and at funerals: preparation, penance, and mourning.
What liturgical season is March 23, 2027 in?
Holy Week. Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and carries the Church through the Passion. Its last three days — Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday — form the Paschal Triduum, the single unbroken liturgy at the centre of the year.
Is March 23, 2027 a holy day of obligation in the United States?
No. In the United States the holy days of obligation are Mary, Mother of God (1 January), the Assumption (15 August), All Saints (1 November), the Immaculate Conception (8 December), and Christmas (25 December); the Ascension is observed on a Thursday or the following Sunday depending on the diocese.
Which saint is celebrated on March 23, 2027?
St Turibius of Mogrovejo. (1538–1606) Spanish law professor made Archbishop of Lima, who crossed the Andes three times on visitation, learned the Indian languages, and confirmed half a million souls — among them Rose of Lima…
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