Good Friday is a solemn day in the Christian liturgical calendar, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Observed on the Friday before Easter, it marks the suffering and death of Jesus, reflecting on His sacrifice for humanity’s sins. Many Christian denominations hold services featuring the reading of the Passion narrative from the Gospels, prayers, hymns, and moments of silence. It’s a day of mourning, repentance, and reflection on the depths of Christ’s love and the weight of His sacrifice. Good Friday is a pivotal moment in the story of salvation, leading to the hopeful celebration of Easter Sunday..
(*) denotes that Holy Week days are moveable observance dates. These dates are determined based on Easter Sunday, a moveable feast based on the lunar and solar cycles of the Jewish calendar.