good friday
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Good Friday: The Friday before Easter Sunday, observed by Christians as the anniversary of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. It is a day of solemn reflection, prayer, and fasting.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Many Christians attend a special church service on Good Friday.
- Good Friday is a public holiday in many countries.
- We commemorate the Passion of Christ on Good Friday.
Advanced Usage
- "Observe Good Friday": To mark the day with religious ceremonies or personal devotion.
- The community will observe Good Friday with a silent procession.
- "Good Friday Agreement": A specific historical and political agreement signed in Northern Ireland on Good Friday in 1998.
- The Good Friday Agreement was a major step towards peace.
Variants and Related Words
- Holy Week (noun): The week preceding Easter, of which Good Friday is a part.
- Easter (noun): The Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, which follows Good Friday.
- Crucifixion (noun): The execution method of Jesus, which is the event commemorated on Good Friday.
Synonyms
- Holy Friday: A less common synonym for Good Friday.
- Great Friday: A term used in some Christian traditions, particularly Eastern Christianity.
Related Phrases
- Good Friday fast: The tradition of abstaining from food or certain types of food on this day.
- Some people keep a strict Good Friday fast.
- Good Friday liturgy: The specific church service held on this day.
- The Good Friday liturgy is often very somber.
Related Idioms
Noun
- Friday before Easter