World Marks Good Friday

by Staff Writer 15-04-2022 | 1:57 PM

Good Friday commemorates The Passion – the biblical story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary – before his resurrection is celebrated on Easter Sunday.

Although the precise date of Christ’s death is a source of much debate, biblical scholars tend to be in agreement that it came on a Friday on or near Passover, between 30-33AD.

According to the Bible, Jesus shared the Last Supper with his disciples on what is now marked as Maundy Thursday.

Followers of Jesus Christ, believe, it was on a day like today that Jesus Christ died for the sins of all mankind.

Known as Good Friday, Christians the world over, participate in church services, to mark this most significant day.

The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts for a period of 40 days.

Catholic Devotees typically fast and practice abstinence during this holy season.

The betrayal of Jesus Christ by Judas, one of his 12 disciples, following which he was subject to an inaccurate judgment and then crucified is also commemorated today.

Churches across the country hold services to commemorate this significant day.