Introduction

Good Friday is the principal festival of the Christians. It is observed in the remembrance Christ’s Crucifixion and death. He was crucified on this date and resurrected after three days on the day of Easter, which is the center of the Philosophy of the Christianity. Good Friday is observed on the fist day in the Catholic Church which falls in the period of Paschal Triduum before Ester Sunday. Paschal Triduum is the period of three days between from Good Friday to Easter Sunday; the time between the Death and Resurrection of Christ.

Celebration

The day starts with the prayer and thanksgiving of Christians to the God. The cross or crucifix is unveiled on the day for veneration. The clergy traditionally offer service prostrate in front of the altar. Various traditions and customs are associated with the celebration of Good Friday. The singing of the Passion of St. John's gospel is done by the ministers. After this a Holy Communion is held with the revered host accompanied by the observance of the Lord's Supper. “Masses” is also called on this day. Christians spend this day in fasting, prayer, repentance and meditation of the agony and suffering of Christ on the crucifix. The Christian churches commemorate this occasion with subdued service in which the death of Christ is remembered with prayers of thanksgiving and solemn hymns. The message is centered on Christ suffering for the sakes of Humanity.