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This day of the week is the traditional occasion of the distribution of the pre-consecrated Eucharist during the Mass of the Presanctified. The “Sermon for Necessities” (10[1])often begins a sermon formally observed on this day of the week, during which the reciter sits down during a long pause between two sections. Lutherans engage in three exchanges with their pastor on this day of the week known as the “Solemn Reproaches.” (10[1])Sermons (-5[1])based on the “seven sayings” are read on this day (10[1])of the week during the Three Hours’ Agony. (10[3])In Islam, (10[6])the (10[2])khutbah (10[2])is recited (10[2])before (10[1])the (10[1])obligatory (10[2])jumu’ah (10[4])prayer (10[2])on this day (10[1])of the week. (10[2])Shabbat begins at (10[1])sunset (10[3])on this (10[2])day of the week. (10[2])For 10 points, the crucifixion of Jesus is commemorated during Holy Week on what “Good” (10[1])day of the week? ■END■

ANSWER: Friday [accept Good Friday or Holy Friday; accept jumu’ah until read]
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TournamentEditionTUHConv. %Neg %Average Buzz
Lower Mid-Atlantic2025-02-016100%0%99.83
Midwest2025-02-016100%0%93.50
Northeast2025-02-014100%0%98.00
Overflow2025-02-014100%0%96.75
Pacific Northwest2025-02-012100%0%103.50
UK2025-02-0110100%0%89.30
Upper Mid-Atlantic2025-02-018100%13%99.63