Good Friday
Friday, April 6, 2007 at 04:09PM
Fabian Lewkowicz in Religion , St. Monica

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1) Father Dennis Mongrain leads a precession of the cross during  the Pascal Triduum Liturgy on 'Good Friday' at St. Monica's Church. 'Good Friday' the Friday before Easter, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus. As early as the 2nd century it was kept by Christians as a day of penance and fasting. The Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches have special liturgies for the day, which include readings and prayers commemorating Christ's sufferings on the cross. Protestant churches also hold special services on Good Friday. 4) The St. Monica Liturgical Dancer's 'Drape the blood of Christ' onto the cross during the Pascal Triduum Liturgy on 'Good Friday.'

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