Accra, April 3, GNA — Christians across Ghana on Friday are marking Good Friday with church services, fasting and reflection to commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
Observed as part of Holy Week, Good Friday precedes Easter Sunday and is regarded as one of the most significant events on the Christian calendar, symbolising the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus for the redemption of mankind.
The commemoration forms part of the Easter Triduum, which culminates in the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday.
In Ghana, the day is a statutory public holiday, allowing many Christians to participate in religious activities.
Churches across the country are holding special services, including the “Three Hours’ Agony,” prayer sessions, and sermons centred on the Passion of Christ.
Many Christians also observe fasting and abstinence, while others take part in processions and dramatizations of the crucifixion, known as Passion plays, to reflect on the final hours of Jesus’ life.
The day is being marked by a solemn atmosphere, with worshippers seen dressed in black or other mourning colours.
Some denominations have also advertised vigils and community outreach activities to mark the occasion.
Today, some Christian families are also expected to use the period for quiet reflection and reunion while non-Christians are expected to organise various activities to mark the Holiday.
Good Friday is widely regarded as a day of mourning and introspection, reminding believers of the values of sacrifice, forgiveness and reconciliation. Christians believe the death of Jesus Christ on the cross represents the ultimate act of love and a pathway to salvation for humanity.
Globally, the observance is characterised by prayer, meditation on biblical accounts of the crucifixion, and acts of charity, reinforcing its spiritual significance within the Easter season.
GNA
Edited by Samuel Osei-Frempong