What does the cryptic crossword clue "Holy Thursday always involves dissonance, sadly (9,3)" mean?

The definition is "Holy Thursday". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of DISSONANCE ("dissonance,") [anagram: "involves"] + AY (synonym of "always") = ASCENSIONDAY; definition: "Holy Thursday" The answer is ASCENSION DAY.

Holy Thursday always involves dissonance, sadly (9,3)

Times Cryptic #28730 | 9 Down | 2023-10-10 flower

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