On Holy Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, Jesus rested in the tomb after his crucifixion

. In Christian tradition, Jesus descended to the realm of the dead to bring salvation to those who had died before him

. Additional facts about Holy Saturday:

• It is a day of reflection, mourning, and anticipation

• The disciples mourned Jesus' death and hid, out of fear of being arrested

• The chief priests and Pharisees asked Pilate for guards at Jesus’ tomb to prevent the disciples from stealing the body

• The Easter Vigil is celebrated after sunset on Holy Saturday, which includes the Service of Light, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Baptism, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist

• The Service of Light begins with the blessing of a new fire and the lighting of the Paschal candle, which symbolizes the light of Christ entering the world