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Why is the death of jesus known as 'good Friday'?

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"Good Friday" is only observed by the Catholic religion, and other Christian denominations that sympathise with this Catholic belief.

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What day comemorates Jesus death?

Jesus died on Good Friday.


When was jesus' death observed?

The death of jesus is observed by christians the world over on good Friday.


What is Good Friday in The Bible?

It was the Crucifixion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ.


What does Good Friday celebrate?

Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.


When was Jesus' crucfixion?

On Resurrection Sunday also known as Easter. Easter Sunday, as you mention, commemorates His resurrection, not His death. That is observed on Good Friday.


Was Jesus forced to carry the cross on Good Friday?

In Christianity it is believed that Jesus was forced to carry his own crucifix in the day of his death which is commonly referred to as Good Friday.


What is Easter represent?

The resurrection from the dead of Jesus Christ (his death is commemmorated on Good Friday).


Why do you celebrate Good Friday?

good Friday is a festival of the religion that belongs to Christ. Lord Jesus died on a Friday and then came back on Sunday which is known as Easter.


If Jesus was in the tomb 3 days and 3 nights where does Good Friday come from?

Jesus was dead for three days, as follows. Jesus died on the cross on Good Friday (day 1), He was dead in the tomb on Saturday (day 2) and Sunday (day 3). He arose from the grave on Sunday (day 3). Christians refer to the day of Jesus' death as Good Friday and the day of His resurrection as Easter. The day of Christ's death is referred to as Good Friday because through the pain, and horror of His sacrificial death on the cross came our salvation.


Is the death of Jesus called Good Friday?

Originally it meant Holy Friday, but was translated to Good! It's still good, in that the work of redemption was completed that day on the cross.


Do good Friday and Easter have any relations?

Yes, Good Friday was when jesus Christ was crucified to death and Easter Sunday is the day he rose to life again


Was Jesus tried on good Friday?

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