Good Friday

Day commemorating the Crucifixion of Christ. Observed by some as a day of fasting, abstinence and penance

Day commemorating the CrucifixionCrucifixion Execution by nailing or binding to a cross. Used frequently in the Roman Empire. The crucifixion of Jesus, recorded in all four Gospels, is believed by Christians to have made salvation available to humankind of Christ. Observed by some as a day of fasting, abstinence and penancePenance (Latin poena 'punishment') Sacrament involving contrition, confession, satisfaction (e.g. prayer, fasting, almsgiving or pilgrimage) and absolution.