What procession takes place on Good Friday?
Baliuag Good Friday processions like any other religious processions are found in almost every form of Christian and Catholic worship, such as Holy Week processions. Some biblical examples were the processions with the Ark of Covenant and the procession of Jesus on a donkey into Jerusalem.
What is Good Friday in Malta?
The Good Friday ritual in Malta includes visits to seven tabernacles, or “Altars of Repose”, in seven different churches. Sombre, and solemn religious processions and pageants are held in many towns and villages, with statues and costumed, local amateur actors representing scenes from the Passion of Christ.
How do they celebrate Easter in Malta?
Easter Day is celebrated with a special lunch consisting of lamb, potatoes and vegetables, as well as the sweets such as chocolate eggs and Figolli; Malta’s special Easter cakes. During Lent, many Maltese fast or perform some sort of sacrifice. They tend to give up sweets for the duration of Lent.
What’s the meaning behind Good Friday?
It is the day when Christians commemorate Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. According to the Baltimore Catechism – the standard US Catholic school text from 1885 to the 1960s, Good Friday is good because Christ “showed His great love for man, and purchased for him every blessing”.
How often is Good Friday celebrated in Malta?
Malta commemorates Good Friday every year. It remains a prestigious days for the population. It is a time of reflection about the suffering of Jesus. Good Friday is celebrated in the churches around the islands with an afternoon service. Afterwards processions are held in various villages with life-size statues.
How is the Passion of Christ celebrated in Malta?
The passion of Christ is carried on a procession of statues symbolising the sacrifice Jesus had to bear to sacrifice His life for all. This day is celebrated as a commemoration when Jesus Christ died on the cross. Malta commemorates Good Friday every year. It remains a prestigious days for the population.
When does the Good Friday procession start and end?
The Good Friday Zejtun procession starts at 17:00 and finishes at 22:30. It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes for all the procession to exit the church. After going round all the streets, the procession starts to enter the church at around 21:30. The Zejtun Good Friday procession walks through the following streets:
When to celebrate Good Friday in other countries?
Other countries hold traditional celebrations similar to ours, from Italy, Spain, Puerto Rico and the Philippine. When is Good Friday this year? For 2020, Good Friday will be held on the 10th April 2020. Good Friday is always celebrated two days before Easter Sunday or as some say, the Friday before Easter.
