New Delhi: Good Friday marks the crucification of Jesus Christ by the Romans on the Hill of Calvary and is noticed on a Friday that falls earlier than Easter. This yr Good Friday can be celebrated on April 2.
History of Good Friday
According to the legends, Jesus Christ willingly sacrificed his life and was crucified to endure on behalf of the sins of humanity. His love for humankind is an act of nice charity and kindness.
The first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon is well known is Easter – the holiest day for Christians. On today, Christ is believed to be resurrected from loss of life and the event additionally marks the victory of excellent over evil.
Significance of Good Friday
Good Friday is a day of penance, grief and fasting. It is commemorated to recollect the love and sacrifice of Christ for humanity. Good Friday additionally marks the top of the 40-day interval of fasting noticed by Christians, referred to as Lent. This yr, Lent falls on April 3.
Commemoration of Good Friday
Good Friday is commemorated by fasting and attending Church providers between midday and 3 pm. This particular time is allotted for Church providers on today as it’s believed that it was throughout these hours that Christ endured on the cross
