Oficio de tinieblas

"Oficio de tinieblas" translates to "Office of Darkness" and refers to a traditional religious service in some Christian communities, especially within the Catholic Church, observed during Holy Week, particularly on Holy Saturday. It is characterized by a somber atmosphere, incorporating prayers, hymns, and readings, focusing on themes of mourning and reflection in anticipation of Easter. This liturgy symbolically represents the darkness before the resurrection of Christ, emphasizing themes of hope and renewal as believers transition from despair to joy with the celebration of Easter.