Orthodox believers celebrate Good Friday, the day that symbolizes the suffering of Jesus Christ and his crucifixion on the cross at Calvary.
During the service, the Royal Hours are performed, during which the Gospel about the Lord's Passion is read. It’s called Good Friday because, by Jesus’ death, he became the final, complete sacrifice for our sins. We couldn’t have erased our sins.
The Good Friday evening service is dedicated to the Deposition of Christ and is usually celebrated at 2:00 p.m., because according to biblical literature, Jesus Christ died on the cross at this very time.
Good Friday is the heaviest day of fasting throughout the year.
