Good Friday 2023: Why good friday is not considered a 'happy day'
For those who practice Christianity, Good Friday is a day of great religious importance. It is observed to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is regarded as one of the most important religious events in India. However, despite being known as Good Friday, it is not a joyful day. Therefore, it is recommended to refrain from wishing people a 'Happy Good Friday' on this day.
Good Friday 2023: Why good friday is not considered a 'happy day'
By - TIMESOFINDIA.COMApr 6, 2023, 14:49 IST
Good Friday 2023: Why good friday is not considered a 'happy day'
For those who practice Christianity, Good Friday is a day of great religious importance. It is observed to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is regarded as one of the most important religious events in India. However, despite being known as Good Friday, it is not a joyful day. Therefore, it is recommended to refrain from wishing people a 'Happy Good Friday' on this day.
Good Friday 2023
Good Friday is considered a day of mourning and penance.
According to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified by the Romans on this day. Jesus' assertion that he was the Son of God led to his being accused of blasphemy. The Jewish religious authorities were offended by Jesus' assertions, so they presented him to the Romans. Pontius Pilate, the governor of Rome, had ordered the execution of Jesus Christ. One of his followers, Judas, got him arrested by Roman troops, and as a reward, he was given 30 pieces of silver. He had informed the Roman soldiers that he was kissing Jesus and that they should take him into custody. This incident served as the inspiration for Gustave Doré's renowned painting "The Judas Kiss," created in 1866.
Good Friday 2023: Why good friday is not considered a 'happy day'
By - TIMESOFINDIA.COMApr 6, 2023, 14:49 IST
Good Friday 2023: Why good friday is not considered a 'happy day'
For those who practice Christianity, Good Friday is a day of great religious importance. It is observed to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is regarded as one of the most important religious events in India. However, despite being known as Good Friday, it is not a joyful day. Therefore, it is recommended to refrain from wishing people a 'Happy Good Friday' on this day.
Good Friday 2023
Good Friday is considered a day of mourning and penance.
According to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified by the Romans on this day. Jesus' assertion that he was the Son of God led to his being accused of blasphemy. The Jewish religious authorities were offended by Jesus' assertions, so they presented him to the Romans. Pontius Pilate, the governor of Rome, had ordered the execution of Jesus Christ. One of his followers, Judas, got him arrested by Roman troops, and as a reward, he was given 30 pieces of silver. He had informed the Roman soldiers that he was kissing Jesus and that they should take him into custody. This incident served as the inspiration for Gustave Doré's renowned painting "The Judas Kiss," created in 1866.
Why is it called Good Friday?
Jesus carried the cross to the location of his execution, known in Latin as Calvary, on the day of his crucifixion. By his wrists and ankles, he was nailed to the crucifix he was carrying. He was placed on the cross in this position until his death.
Hence, On this day, Christians honour the sacrifices of Jesus, the way he was crucified, his sufferings, the tortures he went through and the painful death he had. A day after Good Friday is the day of celebration, or Easter day. This day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, which as per New Testament was on the third day of his burial. It is also why you don't see anyone wishing 'Happy Good Friday'.
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