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Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday. It is a Christian holiday which honors the crucifixion and death of Jesus of Nazareth. Good Friday is known around the world by several names, including Great Friday, Sad Friday, and Holy Friday. It is believed that on Good Friday Jesus walked the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem on his way to be crucified.
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Fast Facts
- Second day of the Paschal Triduum, also known as Easter Triduum
- Marks the anniversary of the crucifixion of Jesus
- A day of fasting for Catholics
- Symbolized by a cross or crucifixDelMarvaNow: Today's Holy Thursday (April 9, 2009)
- The Mass of the Presanctified is held, though it is not a traditional massDelMarvaNow: Today's Holy Thursday (April 9, 2009)
- The Mass of Presanctified does not have communion (the consecration of the spirit of Christ) as part of the serviceDelMarvaNow: Today's Holy Thursday (April 9, 2009)
- Catholics may receive communion on Holy Thursday, the day before Good FridayDelMarvaNow: Today's Holy Thursday (April 9, 2009)
- The liturgical color worn on Good Friday is redDelMarvaNow: Today's Holy Thursday (April 9, 2009)
- The Passion, the story of the crucifixion of Jesus, is a traditional part of the Good Friday service
- Traditionally, crosses, images and symbols of Jesus are covered in black on Good Friday to symbolize the mourning of his deathDelMarvaNow: Today's Holy Thursday (April 9, 2009)
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Three Days of Service
- The Sacred Triduum begins on Holy Thursday, continues the next day, Good Friday and ends with the Great Vigil on Saturday evening.DelMarvaNow: Today's Holy Thursday (April 9, 2009)
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