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Quick Facts : Good Friday
| Date: April 02, 2010 |
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Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday,
Great Friday or Black Friday is one of the
major holidays primarily observed by
Christians. The date of Good Friday changes
every year as it’s based on the Lunar
Calendar. Good Friday is the Friday during
Holy Week and falls before Easter Day. This
is basically a time of fasting and penance,
commemorating the anniversary of Jesus
Christ's death on the Cross.
On Good Friday, In the Roman Catholic
Churches the Three Hours Service starts from
3 PM as it is believed that Jesus was died
at this time. The Three Hours Service
involves a series of hymns, prayers, and
sermons focused on Jesus' seven last words
on the cross. The Orthodox Churches start
the day with Morning Prayer. The "Twelve
Gospels" is chanted in the prayer, which
consists of twelve passages drawn from the
passion narratives.
Churches are not decorated on Good Friday.
It is a tradition to eat warm 'Hot cross
buns' on this day. |
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