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Good Friday is a significant Christian and Catholic religious observance that marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary
This year, Good Friday is commemorated today (29).According to the New Testament, Jesus Christ was crucified on a Friday
As such, Good Friday is observed on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead on the
third day of his burial.In the Christian Liturgical Calendar, Easter follows Lent, the 40-day period (excluding Sundays) before Easter which
traditionally is observed by acts of penance and fasting.Easter Sunday is immediately preceded by Holy Week (Passion Week) which begins with
Palm Sunday, the day Jesus Christ entered the city of Jerusalem
The week continues with Holy Thursday and it marks the Last supper of Jesus Christ, during which he established the sacrament of Holy
Communion prior to being arrest.Good Friday is a solemn day of fasting and penance inviting devotees to reflect on the sacrifice made by
Jesus Christ to save the humanity
On this day, many churches mediate on the events leading up to the death of Jesus Christ.After Good Friday comes Holy Saturday, which marks
the transition between crucifixion and resurrection
devastating suicide bombings that claimed the lives of more than 250 people and injured hundreds of others on 2019 Easter Sunday, the police
have decided to implement a special security plan at all churches across the island.Accordingly, the police, together with the priests and
boards of trustees of churches have prepared security plans tailored to each church while the Holy Masses are in progress from 29 - 31
March.As such, a total of 6,837 police personnel, 464 Special Task Force (STF) personnel and 2,882 Tri-Forces personnel have been dispatched
commencement of the sermons and body searchers will be conducted, if deemed necessary.Special attention is given to churches that attract
