Orthodox Good Friday - April 18th, 2025
Oh, the anticipation is building up! This April 18th, 2025, Orthodox Christians around the world will be observing one of the most sacred days of their calendar - Orthodox Good Friday! Also known as 'Great Friday', this extraordinary day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, marking a pivotal moment in Christian history. A Brief Historical Background Orthodox Good Friday falls on a different date each year, following the Orthodox calendar which is based on the ancient Julian calendar. This year, it falls on April 18th, while Western Christian churches celebrate Good Friday on a different date. The reason for this discrepancy lies in the way the two Christian traditions calculate the date of Easter, also known as Pascha in Orthodox Christianity. According to the Bible, Jesus Christ was crucified on a Friday, which is now remembered as Good Friday. The term 'Good' may seem paradoxical, given the tragic events that unfolded on that day. However, for Christi...