Christians mark Good Friday as holy sites gradually reopen
3 years, 11 months ago

Christians mark Good Friday as holy sites gradually reopen

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday this year amid signs the coronavirus crisis is winding down, with religious sites open to limited numbers of faithful but none of the mass pilgrimages usually seen in the Holy Week leading up to Easter. The main holy sites are in the Old City in east Jerusalem, which Israel captured along with the West Bank in the 1967 war. The Good Friday services in the Old City are only expected to draw a small number of people, mainly priests and foreigners who reside in the Holy Land.

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AP PHOTOS: Young and old participate in Holy Week religious processions on Italy's Procida island
11 months, 4 weeks ago

AP PHOTOS: Young and old participate in Holy Week religious processions on Italy's Procida island

The Independent  

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Holy Saturday 2024: Date, history, significance, and why do Christians celebrate the day
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Holy Saturday 2024: Date, history, significance, and why do Christians celebrate the day

India TV News  

As Christians around the world observe the solemn occasion of Holy Saturday on March 30, 2024, it's a time of reflection, anticipation, and spiritual significance. Holy Saturday 2024: Date Holy Saturday falls on the day after Good Friday and before Easter Sunday. Holy Saturday 2024: History This day holds profound historical significance in Christianity. Holy Saturday 2024: Significance Holy Saturday …

Good Friday: Palestinian Christians observe scaled-down celebrations
1 year ago

Good Friday: Palestinian Christians observe scaled-down celebrations

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Hundreds of Christians participated in a customary Good Friday procession through the limestone walls of Jerusalem’s Old City, commemorating one of the faith’s most sacred days with noticeably thinner crowds amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. “Comparing last year’s Easter festivities with this year is like light and day,” said Fayaz Dakkak, a Palestinian storeowner whose family first opened …

In Jerusalem, Palestinian Christians observe scaled-down Good Friday celebrations
1 year ago

In Jerusalem, Palestinian Christians observe scaled-down Good Friday celebrations

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of Christians participated in a customary Good …

In Jerusalem, Palestinian Christians observe scaled-down Good Friday rituals
1 year ago

In Jerusalem, Palestinian Christians observe scaled-down Good Friday rituals

LA Times  

Christians walk the Way of the Cross procession that commemorates Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, in the Old City of Jerusalem on Friday. Hundreds of Christians participated in a customary Good Friday procession through the limestone walls of Jerusalem’s Old City, commemorating one of the faith’s most sacred days with noticeably thinner crowds amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The city’s streets were …

Thousands of Christians attend Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem against a backdrop of war
1 year ago

Thousands of Christians attend Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem against a backdrop of war

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Thousands of Christian faithful attended Palm Sunday celebrations at Jerusalem’s sacred Mount of Olives, marking the first day of Holy Week as conflict surges across the region. Earlier Sunday, Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre — revered as the site of Jesus’s crucifixion — also held a service. The war began on Oct. 7, when Hamas militants from …

Thousands of faithful attend Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem against a backdrop of war
1 year ago

Thousands of faithful attend Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem against a backdrop of war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of Christian faithful attended …

Holy Week 2024: From Palm Sunday to Easter, check out the complete timeline
1 year ago

Holy Week 2024: From Palm Sunday to Easter, check out the complete timeline

Hindustan Times  

Holy Week 2024: One of the most important periods in the Christian calendar is Holy Week, also known as Passion Week. Explore the rich traditions and significance of each day of Holy Week Holy Week 2024 complete timeline Palm Sunday: March 24 Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus Christ's triumphant arrival in Jerusalem on his donkey. Holy …

Holy Land Christians say attacks rising in far-right Israel
1 year, 11 months ago

Holy Land Christians say attacks rising in far-right Israel

LA Times  

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa leads the Easter Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Old City of Jerusalem. “The frequency of these attacks, the aggressions, has become something new,” Pizzaballa said during Easter week from his office, tucked in the limestone passageways of the Old City’s Christian Quarter. “Israel’s commitment to freedom of religion …

AP PHOTOS: Joyous Holy Week celebrations around the world
1 year, 11 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Joyous Holy Week celebrations around the world

Associated Press  

From dressing as Roman soldiers in Antigua, Guatemala, to carrying palm fronds on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, Christians around the world are celebrating Holy Week. For millions of Christians, the week between Palm Sunday and Easter, known as Holy Week, is the most sacred time of the year. And in Managua, Nicaragua, a child dressed as an angel during …

AP PHOTOS: Joyous Holy Week celebrations around the world
1 year, 11 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Joyous Holy Week celebrations around the world

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy From dressing as Roman soldiers …

Holy Saturday 2023: Date, significance and everything you need to know about the final day of the Christian Holy Week
1 year, 11 months ago

Holy Saturday 2023: Date, significance and everything you need to know about the final day of the Christian Holy Week

Hindustan Times  

As the sun sets on Good Friday, the Christian world enters into a solemn and reflective time known as Holy Saturday, or Easter Eve. As the seventh and final day of Holy Week, Holy Saturday represents a time of rest and reflection for Christians around the world. Holy Saturday 2023 Date: Holy Saturday is observed on the day before Easter …

Good Friday 2023: Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, Facebook & Whatsapp Status, Significance & more
1 year, 11 months ago

Good Friday 2023: Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, Facebook & Whatsapp Status, Significance & more

India TV News  

Good Friday 2023: It commemorates the final hours of Jesus' life, his crucifixion, and death, as described in the Christian bible. Good Friday 2023: Rituals Many Christians in India attend special church services or pray on Good Friday. – Martin Luther Good Friday: Wishes and Messages May the love of Jesus fill your heart with heavenly bliss and holy desires. …

Good Friday 2023: All you need to know about the 7 days of Holy Week
1 year, 11 months ago

Good Friday 2023: All you need to know about the 7 days of Holy Week

Hindustan Times  

Good Friday holds significant importance for Christians as it marks the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As we approach Good Friday in 2023, it is crucial to recognize the significance of Holy Week that precedes this day. Holy Week is a time of great importance for Christians, as it commemorates the final week of Jesus Christ's life on earth. …

Christians celebrate ‘Holy Fire’ ceremony in tense Jerusalem
2 years, 11 months ago

Christians celebrate ‘Holy Fire’ ceremony in tense Jerusalem

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of Christians have celebrated the traditional “Holy Fire” ceremony of blazing candles at the Holy Sepulchre church, Christianity’s holiest site in Jerusalem, to mark the eve of Orthodox Easter. This year, joyous, shouting faithful crowded together unmasked, holding aloft wads of thin candles bound together to produce thick orange flames that danced inside the darkened Church of the Holy …

Good Friday 2022: Why it is Called Good Friday, and What are the Holy Hours?
2 years, 11 months ago

Good Friday 2022: Why it is Called Good Friday, and What are the Holy Hours?

News 18  

The day on which Jesus Christ was crucified is known and observed as Good Friday. It is believed that Jesus Christ sacrificed himself for the people, and therefore, the day is also observed in remembrance of the sacrifices that Jesus Christ made. Christmas and Easter, which are the other two important festivals of Christanity have acquired a lot of secular …

Pope marks Holy Thursday ahead of prison feet-washing ritual
2 years, 11 months ago

Pope marks Holy Thursday ahead of prison feet-washing ritual

The Independent  

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Narendra Modi commemorates Christ's courage on Good Friday; all you need to know about second last day of Holy Week
4 years, 11 months ago

Narendra Modi commemorates Christ's courage on Good Friday; all you need to know about second last day of Holy Week

Firstpost  

Good Friday is the second last day leading to Easter in what is called the Holy Week; the week begins with Palm Sunday and ends with Holy Saturday Good Friday is the second last day leading to Easter in what is called the Holy Week. Good Friday, also known as Great Friday and Black Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus …

Coronavirus: Christians around the world mark Good Friday under lockdown
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus: Christians around the world mark Good Friday under lockdown

The Independent  

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In a test of faith, Christians mark Good Friday in isolation
4 years, 11 months ago

In a test of faith, Christians mark Good Friday in isolation

The Hindu  

Christians are commemorating Jesus’ crucifixion without the solemn church services or emotional processions of past years, marking Good Friday in a world locked down by the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of presiding over the Way of the Cross procession, Pope Francis will lead a Good Friday ceremony in St. Peter’s Square without the public. Ten people — five from the Vatican’s …

In a test of faith, Christians mark Good Friday in isolation
4 years, 11 months ago

In a test of faith, Christians mark Good Friday in isolation

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — On the day set aside to mark Christ’s crucifixion, most churches stood empty. Instead, Christians around the world commemorated Good Friday behind closed doors, seeking solace in online services and trying to uphold centuries-old traditions in a world locked down by the coronavirus pandemic. Inside Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the chanting of a small group of …

Maundy Thursday 2020: Vatican prepares to conduct rituals virtually; all you need to know about the day's significance
4 years, 11 months ago

Maundy Thursday 2020: Vatican prepares to conduct rituals virtually; all you need to know about the day's significance

Firstpost  

Also known as Holy Thursday and Covenant Thursday, Maundy Thursday falls on the week before Easter and a day ahead of Good Friday. Maundy Thursday is observed as the time when Jesus Christ established the sacrament of the Eucharist, which has become a part of every mass now. Maundy Thursday is considered to be a sombre observance as after the …

Good Friday 2019: Every country has its own style of celebrating Good Friday
5 years, 11 months ago

Good Friday 2019: Every country has its own style of celebrating Good Friday

India Today  

Christians all around the world will be celebrating Good Friday on April 19 this year. Good Friday is observed with fasting and praying by many Christians believers as they remember the judgment, passion, crucifixion, death, and burial of Jesus Christ. Christians believe Jesus was crucified on Good Friday and rose again three days later - which is marked as Easter. …

Good Friday 2018: For Christians, day marking Jesus Christ's crucifixation is an occasion of sombre commemoration
7 years ago

Good Friday 2018: For Christians, day marking Jesus Christ's crucifixation is an occasion of sombre commemoration

Firstpost  

Good Friday, which commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, is the most solemn day in the Christian calendar. “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.” This verse from John 3:16 practically sums up what Good Friday means to Christians. Good Friday, which commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, is the most solemn day in the …

Good Friday: Why and how do Christians observe it every year?
7 years, 11 months ago

Good Friday: Why and how do Christians observe it every year?

Hindustan Times  

“The dripping blood our only drink, The bloody flesh our only food: In spite of which we like to think That we are sound, substantial flesh and blood-- Again, in spite of that, we call this Friday good.” A lady kisses the Holy Cross during the Good Friday mass gathering at Loyola ground in Ranchi in March, 2016. TS Eliot …

Good Friday: Pope Francis hears of international indifference to Christian persecution at service
9 years, 11 months ago

Good Friday: Pope Francis hears of international indifference to Christian persecution at service

ABC  

The Vatican's official preacher has accused the international community of indifference to the persecution of Christians in a Good Friday service presided over by Pope Francis, a day after Islamist militants attacked a university in Kenya, killing at least 147 people. Later, the second of four consecutive days of papal activities culminating on Easter Sunday, Pope Francis was due to …

Christian community observes Good Friday
12 years, 11 months ago

Christian community observes Good Friday

The Hindu  

Good Friday, the historical day of crucifixion of Jesus Christ by the Roman Empire some 2011 years down the line was observed by the 1,000-odd churches and Christian organisations in the city. The nearly 30,000-strong Christians attended church services from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Bishops and Reverends gave meditations on the sacrificial death of Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor Stephen …

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