Meaning
Good Friday, it is traditionally a day of fasting and repentance. It is the Friday before Easter Sunday, on which the Crucifixion of Christ is commemorated in the Christian Church.
Good Friday/Holy Friday
It is the Friday before Easter Sunday. It is traditionally celebrated on the day which Jesus was crucified, which plays an important part in the Christian faith.
What happened on the first Good Friday?
At night, Jesus has arrested and taken before the high priests Annas and Caiaphas. It was during this time that Peter denied him.
According to religious doctrines, Jesus:
was led before Pilate in the forenoon
He was then sent to Herod
Returned to Pilate
Was mocked and beaten
Saw Barabbas released in his stead
Was crowned with thorns
Was condemned to death
Carried the crushing burden of his cross
Told the weeping women what would happen in the future
Was crucified between two thieves
Forgave those who tormented him
Entrusted the virgin Mary to the beloved disciple
Assured the food thief of his salvation
Said his famous seven last words
Cried out and died
What does people do on this day?
On the day of Good Friday, some Christians will attend special church services or prayer vigils. It is the day of mourning prayer for Christians. On this day, the candled are often extinguished and statues, paintings and crosses may be draped in black, purple or grey cloth. Some Christians treat Good Friday as a day of fasting.
Background
This is an important event in Christianity, and it represents the sacrifices in Jesus life. Some churches organize a prayer vigil on Good Friday for various causes, such as cancer patients or for the American troops who have been sent to the middle east.
Good Friday Observances:
Year
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Day of the
month
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2014
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April 18
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2015
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April 3
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2016
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March 25
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2017
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April 14
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2018
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March 30
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2019
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April 19
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2020
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April 10
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2021
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April 2
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2022
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April 15
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2023
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April 7
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2024
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March 29
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2025
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April 18
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Good Friday marks the day when wrath and mercy met at the cross. That is why Good Friday is so dark and so good.
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