Today is April 15th, Good Friday. It is the main festival of the Christian community. Christians observe this festival as a black day. It is believed that the Lord Jesus Christ gave up his life on this day. For this reason, Christians commemorate the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus on Good Friday. This day is also called Holy Friday, Black Friday or Great Friday. On this day, Christians commemorate the cross of Jesus Christ.
This day is very special for the followers of Christianity. On Good Friday, people go to church to pray. Many fast in remembrance of the Lord Jesus and eat sweet bread after fasting. It is believed that Jesus Christ was resurrected on the third day after his crucifixion on Friday, which is why it is customary to celebrate Easter Sunday with joy. Today, on the occasion of Good Friday, find out the history, importance and special issues of this day.
When is Good Friday?
The Christian community celebrates Good Friday, the Friday before Easter Sunday. In 2022, on Easter Sunday 17 April. In such a situation, April 15 is being celebrated on Good Friday.
History of Good Friday
The belief behind the celebration of Good Friday is that about two thousand years ago in the province of Galilee in Jerusalem, Jesus Christ preached unity, non-violence and humanity to the people. Then people start thinking of him as God. But some people were jealous of Jesus Christ. Such people believed in spreading religious superstition.
They complained about Jesus Christ to Pilate, the ruler of Rome, who claimed to be the Son of God. Jesus Christ was accused of blasphemy and sedition. Jesus Christ was executed. He was crowned with thorns and beaten with a whip. He was then nailed to a cross. According to the Bible, the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified is called the round ballad.
Why was it named Good Friday?
It is celebrated every year on Good Friday, the day Jesus Christ was convicted and crucified. Although this day is also called Black Friday or Great Friday. The reason people call this day Good Friday is because they celebrate it as a holy day. People remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. By serving in the church, we are reminded of the moments when Jesus laid down his life for human service.
