At that same service, the celebration of Lazarus Saturday begins. Source: Internet
She also figures prominently in the commemorations on Lazarus Saturday (the day before Palm Sunday ). Source: Internet
In pastoral times, the people would select a lamb from the flocks on the first Tuesday of Passiontide to consume at the Feast after sunset on Lazarus Saturday. Source: Internet
The themes of Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday are tied together, and some of the same hymns (including one of the apolytikia ) are chanted on both days. Source: Internet
The Vespers which begins Lazarus Saturday officially brings Great Lent to a close, although the fast continues through the following week. Source: Internet