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4-03-2026 9:38pm

Christians Celebrate Good Friday Around The World

Good Friday commemorates the arrest, trial, crucifixion, and death of Jesus Christ, marking the end of Lent. Observed by Christians, it is a solemn day focusing on the belief that Jesus willingly suffered and died as a sacrifice for humanity's sins. Key events include the trial before Pontius Pilate, carrying the cross to Golgotha, crucifixion at 9 a.m., and death by 3 p.m..

The Crossing | Church in Columbia, MO +5Key Events of Good Friday:

  • The Trial: Following his arrest on Holy Thursday, Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate. Despite finding no guilt, Pilate handed him over for crucifixion due to pressure from the crowd.
  • The Mocking: Roman soldiers flogged Jesus, placed a crown of thorns on his head, and mocked him as "King of the Jews".
  • The Crucifixion: Jesus carried his cross to Golgotha (the Place of the Skull), where he was crucified around 9:00 a.m..
  • The Death: Jesus hung on the cross for six hours. The Gospels record darkness covering the land from noon to 3:00 p.m., at which point Jesus died.
  • The Significance: Christian theology views this day as a "good" or "holy" event, because it is believed that through his sacrifice, humanity was reconciled with God. The Crossing | Church in Columbia, MO +4

Observances:

  • Reflective Services: Christians often attend services focusing on the crucifixion, sometimes involving the Stations of the Cross.
  • Fasting: It is traditionally a day of fasting, prayer, and repentance. Crosswalk.com +4

Following his death, Jesus was taken down from the cross and buried in a tomb, setting the stage for the resurrection on Easter Sunday.

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(From A Variety of Sources)

 

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