WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK Is traditionally called “Spy Wednesday.” It marks the day when Judas Iscariot secretly agreed to betray Jesus Christ to the religious authorities. Main Events Remembered on Wednesday in Holy Week - Judas Plots to Betray Jesus Judas went to the Chief Priests and agreed to hand Jesus over to them for thirty pieces of silver (Gospel of Matthew 26:14–16). This secret plotting is why the day is called Spy Wednesday—Judas was acting as a spy among the disciples. - The Religious Leaders Finalize Their Plan The Chief Priests and elders continued their conspiracy to arrest Jesus quietly so that it would not cause unrest among the people (Gospel of Luke 22:1–6). - The Anointing at Bethany (often remembered around this day) A woman anointed Jesus with expensive perfume as preparation for His burial (recorded in Gospel of Mark 14:3–9 and Gospel of John 12:1–8). Jesus said the act prepared Him for His coming death. [Worldwide] Anglican Church 2026