Good Friday is the day of Holy Week (part of the Easter Triduum) commemorating the death of Jesus Christ on the cross.

On this day, strict fasting is in force.

Good Friday interesting facts


1. In 1955 this day changed its name in Latin from “Friday of Preparations” to “Friday of the Lord’s Passion and Death”, and then in 1970 an abbreviated version of “Lord’s Passion Friday” was introduced.

2. This day is called “Good Friday” in Polish, Greek, Hungarian and Romanian.

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3. Jesus suffered being nailed to the cross for 6 hours. From noon to 3 p.m. darkness fell over the whole area. The last words he said before his death were “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” This was followed by a powerful earthquake.

4. In 1741, St. Leonard from Porto Maurizio was the first to introduce 14 stations of the Way of the Cross. The Bible describes 8.

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Good Friday questions and answers


What day is Good Friday?

As the name suggests on Friday. As for the exact date, it may fall in the period from March 20 to April 23.

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When was Jesus crucified?

The exact date is unknown. It is estimated that this could have happened on April 3, 33 or April 7, 30.

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You can’t eat meat in Lent?

Yes, you shouldn’t eat meat. This is a strict post.

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What are all the stations of the Way of the Cross?

– hot

– ice cream

-moderate

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Which stations of the Way of the Cross are not mentioned in the Bible?

Stations 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9 are not mentioned in the Bible.

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