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Good Friday is a Christian holy day observing the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It is also known as Black Friday, Holy Friday, Great Friday, Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord, Great and Holy Friday (also Holy and Great Friday). [1] [2]
Before Easter, many Christians observe Good Friday, the day Jesus died. We asked a priest to explain Good Friday's meaning and traditions—and why it's "good."
Hundreds will pray the steps at Holy Cross Immaculata Church in Mt. Adams during a 24-hour period on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. The church was built in 1859, just before the American Civil War.
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating Jesus' crucifixion and death. Learn more about the meaning of Good Friday and when Good Friday happens in 2022.
A hot cross bun is a spiced bun, usually containing small pieces of raisins and marked with a cross on the top, which has been traditionally eaten on Good Friday in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, India, Pakistan, Malta, United States and the Commonwealth Caribbean.
The four canonical gospels state that the Last Supper took place in the week of Passover, days after Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and before Jesus was crucified on Good Friday. [5] [6] During the meal, Jesus predicts his betrayal by one of the apostles present, and foretells that before the next morning, Peter will thrice deny ...
Good Friday is always the Friday before Easter Sunday. In 2024, Good Friday falls on Friday, March 29. Related: ‘It Is Finished’—30 Good Friday Bible Verses To Reflect on Christ’s Sacrifice
In the Nordic countries, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday are public holidays, [143] and Good Friday and Easter Monday are bank holidays. [144] In Denmark, Iceland and Norway, Maundy Thursday is also a public holiday; it is a holiday for most workers, except those operating some shopping malls which keep open for a half-day.