As we gather here today on this solemn occasion of Good
Friday, we reflect on the sacrifice that was made over 2,000 years ago by Jesus
Christ, the Son of God. Good Friday marks the day when Jesus was crucified and
died on the cross, a day that is considered to be one of the most significant
events in Christian history. Today, we honor the life and teachings of Jesus
and remember the ultimate sacrifice that he made for us. Good Friday is a day
of reflection and contemplation, a day to remember the profound loss that Jesus
made for humanity. It is a day to reflect on the love and compassion that Jesus
demonstrated throughout his life and in his final moments on the cross. His
sacrifice reminds us of the importance of love, forgiveness, and selflessness
in our lives. It falls between the middle of March and mid April every year. On
this day the faithful devotees usually keep a fast. They visit seven churches
on the fourteen Stations of the Cross . The day is marked by honest prayers and
church services where passages from the Bible are shared. Also, a ritual
involves the veneration of the cross, symbolizing Christ’s loss but Some people
consider this day as “Black Friday”While some people consider it as “Holy
Friday”, However, the dates are not fixed. The Western Christianity uses the
Gregorian calendar whereas the Eastern Christianity uses the Julian calendar to
verify the dates of Easter and Good Friday. It ‘s recognized by different
names in different languages. In Latin it is referred as “Feria Sexta” (Friday
of preparation), in Dutch this day is called “Goede Vrijdag”, in Germany,
“Karfreitag” (Mourning Friday), in Arabic this day is known as “Great Friday”,
the Bulgarian uses either “Crucified Friday” or “Great Friday” to mark this
day. The people who spoke French and Spanish consider this day as “Holy
Friday”. Many Christian’s of different countries commemorate holidays on the
occasion of Good Friday. However, some non-Christian countries also commemorate
holidays on this day. Good Friday holds a special place in the hearts of
Christians as a day of remembrance, reflection, and reverence for the loss of
Jesus Christ
