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The betrayal of Christ was foretold in the [[prophet]]s of the Old Testament, Jeremiah and Zachariah.
In the services of [[Holy Week|Holy Wednesday]], Judas is contrasted with the the sinful woman who anointed Jesus with costly perfume (Matthew 26:6-13).
In the prayers of preparation before receiving the Holy Eucharist, he is contrasted with the the thief who confessed Christ on the cross: "I will not reveal your mysteries to your enemies, neither like Judas will I betray you with a kiss, but like the thief on the cross I will confess you: 'Remember me, Lord, when You come into Your Kingdom.'"