Easter is the Annual Christian commemoration of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, or, what is the same, to commemorate his final days, hence, is a liturgical period of intense activity within the various Christian denominations. Begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday, but his celebration usually starts in several places on the previous Friday (Good Friday) and is considered part of the same on Sunday.
Easter in Santo Domingo
Holy Week begins in Santo Domingo, first European city in the New World, the Palm Sunday with the blessing of the branches in the church of Our Lady of Mercy at 5:00 AM. From there traladan in procession to the Cathedral of America to celebrate a special Mass or Eucharist.
until Wednesday were working or in some places until Thursday at noon. Holy Thursday morning is the Chrism Mass and priests renew their promises and deliver the holy oils to parishes. At night (8:00 PM) is the mass of the Supper Lord, accompanied by the washing of feet and a procession.
At noon on Friday is taught the Sermon on the Seven Words, together with the commemoration of the Passion and Death of Jesus Adoration of the Holy Cross.
On the night of Holy Saturday takes place during the Easter vigil, from around 11:00 PM, and until dawn, and that includes the skylight, the blessing of fire, blessing the Paschal Candle, procession, proclamation of Easter, Liturgy of the Word, liturgy of baptism, Litany of the Saints, the blessing of baptismal water and acts of confirmation (renewal of the baptismal promises).
The Easter culminates and ends with a Holy Week Mass at noon.
dela Memorial Holy Week in 2011
For 2011, Easter will fall on:
- April 15 - Good Friday
- April 16 , - Easter Saturday
- April 17 - Palm Sunday
- 18, 19, April 20 - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Santos
- April 21 - Holy Thursday
- April 22 - Good Friday
- April 23 - Holy Saturday
- April 24 - Easter Sunday
traditional Easter Eating
The signature dish of Lent until the beginning of Holy Week is "with Sweet Beans" or simply "Sweet Beans" based red beans, sweet spices such as cloves and cinnamon, sweet potato (sweet potato), milk condensed, shredded coconut and raisins, but each family or lover of the kitchen has its own recipe and variation. The beans are usually served sweet and provide cold and accompanied by a perfectly round cookies with a cross on its upper surface.
HABICHUELA WITH SWEET