Christians across the world observe Good Friday as the day when Jesus Christ died on the cross for humanity so that he could save them from their sins and is observed as a public holiday in various countries including India, Canada, the UK, Germany, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Finland, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore and Sweden among others. For Christians, it is the most sorrowful, sombre and sacred day of the year and is also referred as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Black Friday or Easter...
Good Friday, observed by Christians worldwide, holds deep religious significance as it commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Among the various customs associated with this solemn day, one prevalent tradition is the consumption of fish. While the origins of this practice are multifaceted and rooted in centuries-old customs, several compelling reasons contribute to the tradition of eating fish on Good Friday. (Images courtesy: Canva). Fish holds profound symbolic importance in...
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Holy Week 2024: A pivotal period in the Christian calendar is the Holy Week, also called Passion Week. Spanning the last eight days of Lent, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, it offers Christians across the world a time to ponder on the transformation brought by Jesus' death and sacrifice on the cross.In the Christian tradition, Lent is a time of penitential preparation leading up to Easter, as defined by Britannica.In Western churches, Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, six and a half weeks before...
By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted March 26, 2024. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez
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