On Holy Wednesday, also known as Spy Wednesday, the key event commemorated is Judas Iscariot's decision to betray Jesus. Judas secretly arranged with the chief priests to hand Jesus over in exchange for thirty pieces of silver, effectively becoming a spy among Jesus' disciples
. This act of betrayal is the defining moment of the day, setting the stage for the events of the Last Supper and Jesus' subsequent arrest. While the Bible does not provide detailed activities of Jesus on this day, scholars speculate that Jesus and his disciples likely rested in Bethany, a town near Jerusalem, after the intense confrontations and teachings of the preceding days
. The day marks a somber turning point in Holy Week, leading into Maundy Thursday when Jesus shares the Last Supper and is arrested
. Thus, Holy Wednesday is primarily remembered for Judas' clandestine agreement to betray Jesus, which is why it is sometimes called Spy Wednesday. This act of betrayal is central to the narrative of Jesus' Passion and the unfolding events of Holy Week
