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Which events of Jesus’ final days are remembered during Holy Week?

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Raphael: Resurrection of Christ — Easter *Resurrection of Christ*, oil on wood panel by Raphael, 1499–1502; in the Museu de Arte de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. 52 × 44 cm.

Holy Week is a sacred period in the Christian church year that commemorates the final days of Jesus Christ’s earthly life. The week is observed between Palm Sunday and Easter, with each day marking specific events:12

Palm Sunday: Commemorates Jesus’ humble, triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, where he was greeted by crowds with palm branches.123
Holy Monday and Tuesday: These days are set aside to recall Jesus’ teachings.1
Holy Wednesday: This day remembers the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot.1
Maundy Thursday: Marks the Last Supper, during which Jesus instituted the Eucharist and washed the feet of his disciples.142
Good Friday: Commemorates the Passion of Jesus, including his trial, crucifixion, and death.152
Holy Saturday: Observes the final day of Christ’s death, his burial, and his traditional descent into the dead.126

The week concludes with the celebration of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday.12