Extract from the General Decree of November 16, 1955, which restored the Liturgy of HolyWeek:
Of the weeks in the Church's year Holy Week is truly singular for the fullness, majesty and devotion of the cermonies. From apostolic times special care had been taken to celebrate the central mysteries of our Redemption, and in the course of time three days Friday, Saturday, Sunday--came to be set apart for the liturical memory of Christ crucified, Christ buried, Christ risen. A little later was added a fourth day, of solemn ritual remembrance of the institution of the most Holy Eucharist. A further addition was made on the previus Sunday, to celebrate the triumphant entry into His holy city of Chrst our Lord, Messias and King.
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