Good Friday - Hungary

Good Friday is the sixth day of Holy Week for Christians and falls two days prior to Easter Sunday each year. The day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Celebration\ Observance

Many Christians will go to church on this day where candles are put out and crosses are drapped with cloth. The day is for fasting and penance.

History

Good Friday is the day Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross by orders from the Roman leader Pontius Pilate.