https://wikimd.com/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Good_Friday
Good Friday - Revision history
2026-04-24T05:54:20Z
Revision history for this page on the wiki
MediaWiki 1.44.2
https://wikimd.com/index.php?title=Good_Friday&diff=5635991&oldid=prev
Prab: CSV import
2024-04-19T23:22:52Z
<p>CSV import</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Cristo_crucificado.jpg|Cristo crucificado|thumb]] [[File:_Gustave_Doré_-_The_Holy_Bible_-_Plate_CXLI,_The_Judas_Kiss.jpg|Gustave Doré - The Holy Bible - Plate CXLI, The Judas Kiss|thumb|left]] [[File:Ecce_homo_by_Antonio_Ciseri_(1).jpg|Ecce homo by Antonio Ciseri (1)|thumb|left]] [[File:Crucifixion_by_Theophanes_the_Cretan.jpg|Crucifixion by Theophanes the Cretan|thumb]] [[File:Agias_Triados_frescos_cross.jpg|Agias Triados frescos cross|thumb]] '''Good Friday''' is a [[Christian]] holiday commemorating the [[crucifixion]] of [[Jesus Christ]] and his death at [[Calvary]]. It is observed during [[Holy Week]] as part of the [[Paschal Triduum]]. Good Friday is preceded by [[Maundy Thursday]] and followed by [[Holy Saturday]] and [[Easter Sunday]], marking the culmination of the [[Lenten]] season. The holiday is observed by many Christians around the world through fasting, prayer, repentance, and meditation on the agony and suffering of Christ on the cross.<br />
<br />
==Biblical Accounts==<br />
The events of Good Friday are well documented in the [[New Testament]] of the [[Bible]]. According to the [[Gospels]] of [[Matthew]], [[Mark]], [[Luke]], and [[John]], Jesus was arrested in the [[Garden of Gethsemane]] after the [[Last Supper]] with the [[Twelve Apostles]], which is commemorated on Maundy Thursday. Following his arrest, Jesus was tried by the [[Sanhedrin]], [[Pontius Pilate]], and [[Herod Antipas]], and was eventually sentenced to death by crucifixion.<br />
<br />
==Observances and Traditions==<br />
Good Friday observances vary significantly among different Christian denominations and cultures. Some common practices include:<br />
<br />
* '''[[Fasting]] and [[Prayer]]:''' Many Christians observe a fast or practice abstinence on Good Friday as a form of penance.<br />
* '''[[Stations of the Cross]]:''' A devotional commemoration of Christ's last day on Earth as a man, involving prayers and meditation at each of the 14 stations.<br />
* '''[[Good Friday Service]]:''' Special church services are held, often including the reading of the Passion of Christ, veneration of the cross, and communion (in some denominations).<br />
<br />
==Date of Observation==<br />
The date of Good Friday varies each year, as it is based on the [[lunar calendar]]. It falls on the Friday before [[Easter Sunday]], which is the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the vernal equinox. Consequently, Good Friday can occur between March 20 and April 23.<br />
<br />
==Significance==<br />
Good Friday is a day of mourning and solemn reflection on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the sins of humanity. It is a pivotal event in Christian theology, emphasizing themes of sacrifice, redemption, and atonement. The crucifixion of Jesus is seen as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the central event upon which Christian doctrine and salvation rest.<br />
<br />
==Controversies and Legal Status==<br />
In some countries, Good Friday is a day of public mourning and is observed as a legal holiday, with closed businesses and restricted entertainment options. However, the observance of Good Friday has been a subject of controversy, particularly regarding the separation of church and state in secular societies. Despite this, it remains an important day of reflection and prayer for Christians worldwide.<br />
<br />
==See Also==<br />
* [[Easter]]<br />
* [[Holy Week]]<br />
* [[Crucifixion of Jesus]]<br />
* [[Paschal Triduum]]<br />
* [[Lent]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Christian holidays]]<br />
[[Category:Good Friday]]<br />
[[Category:Holy Week]]<br />
<br />
{{Christianity-stub}}</div>
Prab