On Great and Holy Friday the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. This is the culmination of the observance of His Passion by which our Lord suffered and died for our sins.

You might also hear the Christian holiday referred to as Holy Friday, Great Friday, or Black Friday. Good Friday is one of those holidays that never has the same calendar date every year.

On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It is the day between the Crucifixion of our Lord and His glorious Resurrection. The Matins ...