04/11/2025

Good Friday Closing Notice

A cross and and palm branch displayed along with the words Good Friday

NBHA will be closed in observance of Good Friday (Friday, April 18th)

Origins

The history of Good Friday is rooted in the New Testament and the events surrounding Jesus' crucifixion. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John describe the events leading up to Jesus' execution.

On this day, the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at is remembered. It is the Friday before Easter. Good Friday is observed as a day of sorrow and penance. As per the New Testament, on this day Jesus was crucified by the Romans.

Traditions

Good Friday is a day of sorrow, penance, and fasting. Traditions associated with Good Friday include:

Fasting (Orthodox and Catholic)
The Station of the Cross (Catholic)
Wearing black (Orthodox)

Significance

The death of Jesus on the cross is central to the Christian faith as it represents the ultimate sacrifice for the atonement of sins.

Other names

Orthodox churches call Good Friday "Great Friday" and "Holy Friday"