Why Are the Saints Covered up During Holy Week? a Mystery in the Midst of Lent

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Have you noticed saints covered in churches? During Holy Week, some religious figures are covered with purple cloths as part of the Catholic tradition. Here's the reason behind this custom. The reason saints are covered during Holy Week: When entering a church during this time, it's common to see that the saints are covered with purple cloths, a color that symbolizes penance and mourning, as part of the commemoration of the passion, death, and …