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Good Friday is one of the holiest days of the Christian calendar, which is celebrated worldwide in memory of Jesus Christ climbing. This year Good Friday is on 18 April, which is two days before the Easter Sunday, which falls on April 20. It is part of the holy week, before which Mundi comes Thursday and then the holy Saturday.
It is also called a holy Friday, great Friday or black Friday, this day has deep spiritual significance for Christians, which symbolizes the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the salvation of humanity.
Why is Good Friday celebrated?
In Christianity, Lord Jesus Christ is considered an incarnation of God. He was given many tortures and after enduring him, he decided to climb on the cross. He prayed to God on this day. Good Friday is a symbol of the greatness of Jesus, the highest expression of love, his sacrifice and his noble intentions. On Friday, ie Sunday, Jesus was revived on the third day of the crucifixion. It is observed as Easter Sunday.
History of Good Friday
According to the New Testament, Good Friday is celebrated in memory of the day when Jesus was crucified on the orders of Roman Governor Pontius Pilateus. Religious leaders of that time accused Jesus of Ishaninda for claiming to be the son of God and presented him to the Roman officials.
Following public hearing, Jesus was sentenced to crucify – this sentence was reserved for the most serious crimes. He was forced to carry a wooden cross on the streets, then he was stunned by nails on it and eventually died on the cross, which Christians believe that it was the last sacrifice for mankind’s sins.
Importance of Good Friday
Good Friday for Christians is a day of mourning, contemplation and repentance. This reflects the hope of the depth and salvation of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. This festival is celebrated with fasting, prayer and church services in which the last moments of Jesus Christ and his death are remembered.
Many Christian communities celebrate this day with special church services, recitation of scriptures and silent processions. In order to show the warm atmosphere of the day, idols are often covered in churches, lights are reduced and bells are played. Fasting and charity also have a common circulation.
Although this day is full of mourning, Easter Sunday is also celebrated on this day, which reminds the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise of new life, which is the cornerstone of Christianity.
What is done on Good Friday?
Catholic Christians pray on the day of Good Friday. During this ritual, people also atone for their sins in front of Jesus Christ. Since Good Friday is a day of mourning, church bells are not played. On this day, a wooden box is played in place of the bell, which is a symbol of Jesus’ pain and death. People usually fast on this day. On this day, many churches remain open till 3 pm. Therefore, we pray that on this day we remember the time when the Lord Jesus Christ was crucified by bearing all kinds of pain.