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May 17, 2024 · Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, the day on which Christians annually observe the commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. From the early days of Christianity, Good Friday was observed as a day of sorrow, penance, and fasting. Learn more about Good Friday rituals and the date of its observation.
1 day ago · 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 day ago · Learn about the history, traditions, and meaning of Good Friday, the most solemn day of the Christian year. Find out why it is called Good Friday, what happened on the first Good Friday, and how to observe it today.
May 28, 2024 · Learn about the unique features and meanings of the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion, the only day of the year when the Church does not celebrate Mass. Discover the ancient prayers, the veneration of the cross, and the Communion Rite on this solemn occasion.
May 25, 2024 · On Good Friday, the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary. Each member of the Church tries to understand at what cost Christ has won our redemption. In the solemn ceremonies of Good ...
5 days ago · Good Friday is a Christian observance held two days before Easter Sunday and it commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary (located right outside the walls of Jerusalem). Good Friday is the sixth day of Holy week and is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Black Friday and Easter Friday.
4 days ago · On Palm Sunday, the Church introduces to Holy Week by reading the Passion according to one of the Synoptic Gospels. This year, it was Matthew’s turn. On Good Friday, the Passion is always read from the Gospel of John. John’s Passion Narrative (like his Gospel) is a theological masterpiece.
