good friday

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Definition
  1. 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
  1. Friday before Easter

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