<P> On Thursday of Holy Week, also called Covenant Thursday, a liturgy is prayed and communion is given to symbolize the Last Supper of Jesus . Also, before the liturgy the priests wash the feet of the congregation in imitation of Jesus washing his disciples' feet . </P> <P> Late Friday night until early Saturday morning is called Apocalypse Night . During this night, another liturgy is prayed and the entire Book of the Apocalypse is read, to symbolize the Second Coming . </P> <P> The series concludes with the Easter liturgy on Saturday night, followed by a gathering in the church where the participants can celebrate the joy of the resurrection, eating together and ending their long fast, and at which they are permitted once again to partake of meat, fish, and dairy products . </P> <P> Eastern Catholic Churches' Holy Week observances and customs are generally the same as in the rites of the corresponding Eastern Orthodox or Oriental Orthodox Church or Assyrian Church of the East . </P>

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