Good Friday 2023: Dos and Don’ts

In Ukraine, this day is considered a day of mourning and fasting, and is associated with the memory of the suffering and death of Jesus Christ.

Good Friday is one of the most important days in the Catholic and Orthodox tradition, falling on the last Friday before Easter. In Ukraine, as in other countries, this day is considered a day of sadness and fasting, during which, according to tradition, it is necessary to abandon eating meat and avoid any pleasure.

On Good Friday, which falls on April 14 this year, special services are held in churches, where gospel passages describing the sufferings of Christ are read.

history of the holiday

The gospel says that on Friday the Savior appeared in court. The procurator Pontius Pilate called him a rebel and instigator and condemned him to crucifixion.

Jesus was killed on Calvary. He himself carried the cross on the mountain. Christ’s body remained on the cross for three days, then it was resurrected. The event has become a major celebration in Christianity. They called it Easter.

Because of Christ’s execution, Good Friday became the saddest day of the year. On this day, believers mourn for the Savior, who paid his death for the sins of people.

Thus, Good Friday is one of the most important religious holidays in Ukraine, which is celebrated with special respect and reverence. On this day, people express their faith and spirituality, show compassion and solidarity with each other, and also show respect for the traditions of their culture and faith.

Good Friday Dos and Don’ts

On Good Friday, Christians should pray. It is not allowed to work on this day, but it is allowed to bake pasta. All household chores must be completed on Maundy Thursday.

It is strictly forbidden to have fun on this day. Otherwise, the next year will be miserable.

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