Good Friday Orthodox 2022
Good Friday Orthodox 2022
Millions of Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday, also known as “Great Friday” to remember the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. The Orthodox Easter dates usually differ from the dates used by western churches because most Orthodox churches retained some version of the Julian calendar, which is older than the Gregorian calendar, commonly used today.

The crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ is remembered on Good Friday.
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What Do People Do?
On Good Friday, many Orthodox Christian churches hold special liturgies with readings from the Gospels of the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In countries such as the United States, some Orthodox churches hold evening liturgies throughout Holy Week, with some special afternoon liturgies for children on Good Friday. Church activities may include: a family retreat with children’s activities; discussion groups; the wrapping of the red eggs to be distributed on Easter Sunday; and a Lenten lunch. Many adult Orthodox Christians observe Good Friday with fasting, prayer, cleanliness, self-examination, confession and good works.
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America celebrates the Passion of Christ, or the last moments of his life according to the New Testament in the Bible, on Good Friday. This liturgy is long, but its content is dramatic. The liturgy also includes participation in prayers and the historical sequence of the events, as related in the Gospels and hymns.
In Greece, Good Friday is a day of mourning so many people may avoid household chores. A ritual lament called the “Procession of the Epitáphios of Christ” mourns the death of Christ on the cross with a symbolic decorated coffin carried through the streets by the faithful. Families attend their church to decorate the Epitaph (Bier of Christ) with flowers. In the morning of Good Friday, Christ’s burial is reenacted in many churches and in the evening the Epitaph procession takes place.
Public Life
Good Friday is officially observed in countries such as Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon and the Republic of Macedonia. Some embassies are closed in these countries on Good Friday but travelers and expats will need to check first with their own embassies. Many public offices, schools and banks will also be closed.
There are no federal Orthodox Easter public holidays in countries such as Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. However, it is a time for families and friends of the Orthodox Christian faith to gather together and to celebrate the Orthodox Easter period.
Background
In the early Church Good Friday was called “Pascha of the Cross” because it marked the beginning of that Passover. It is part of the Easter period which is observed by both Orthodox and western churches alike, although the Easter dates may differ.
The Council of Nicaea established the Easter date for churches around the world in 325CE but not all Christian churches observed Easter according the Gregorian calendar after it was first introduced in 1582. Many Orthodox churches still observe Easter in accordance with the Julian calendar. Therefore the Orthodox Easter period occurs later than the Easter period that falls around the time of the March equinox.
In the Orthodox circles, tensions exist between New Calendarists – those who use the revised Julian calendar for calculating the feasts of the ecclesiastical year – and Old Calendarists – those who continue to use the traditional Julian calendar. There have been a number of proposed Easter date reforms. In 1997 the World Council of Churches proposed a reform to solve the Easter date difference between churches that observe the Gregorian calendar and those that observe the Julian calendar. So far, this reform has not been implemented.
Symbols
Good Friday commemorates the moments leading up to and including the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as told in the New Testament of the Bible. The most common symbols in observing Good Friday are the cross and crucifix and traditions include the venerations of the cross and the preaching or singing of the Passion of Christ.
In Greece, many flags at homes and government buildings are set at half mast to mark the mournful day. The icon of Christ is taken off the cross in churches and is then wrapped in linen and placed in a great casket covered in flowers symbolizing the tomb of Christ. The bier is then taken through the town or village, with people lamenting the death of Christ.
Orthodox Good Friday in Greece
rthodox Good Friday is public holiday in 2022 in whole Greece.
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April 30
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April 22
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16
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April 14
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15
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May 03
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18
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April 18
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16
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LWE
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April 10
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15
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April 30
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17
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The date of Orthodox Good Friday for the years 2022‑2032
This page contains dates and information about Orthodox Good Friday for the years 2022‑2032.*
When is Orthodox Good Friday for the years 2022‑2032 ?
Year | Holiday or Observance | Weekday | Date |
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2022 | Orthodox Good Friday | Friday | |
2023 | Orthodox Good Friday | Friday | |
2024 | Orthodox Good Friday | Friday | |
2025 | Orthodox Good Friday | Friday | |
2026 | Orthodox Good Friday | Friday | |
2027 | Orthodox Good Friday | Friday | |
2028 | Orthodox Good Friday | Friday | |
2029 | Orthodox Good Friday | Friday | |
2030 | Orthodox Good Friday | Friday | |
2031 | Orthodox Good Friday | Friday | |
2032 | Orthodox Good Friday | Friday |
* The actual date of most global public holidays, and non-holiday observances, differs from one country, region or state, to another. To get the exact date when Orthodox Good Friday is observed, as an official non-working public holiday, in a specific country, region or state, please refer to our listing of the official public holidays for that country.
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When is Orthodox Good Friday in 2022?
Orthodox Good Friday in 2022 is on the Friday, 22nd of Apr (4/22/2022).
Orthodox Good Friday is on the 112rd day of 2022. There are 253 days left in the year.
Orthodox Good Friday Observances
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List of National and Regional Public Holidays of Georgia in 2022
DAY | DATE | HOLIDAY |
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Saturday | Jan 01, 2022 | New Year’s Day |
Sunday | Jan 02, 2022 | New Year Holiday |
Friday | Jan 07, 2022 | Orthodox Christmas Day |
Wednesday | Jan 19, 2022 | Orthodox Epiphany |
Thursday | Mar 03, 2022 | Mother’s Day |
Tuesday | Mar 08, 2022 | International Women’s Day |
Saturday | Apr 09, 2022 | Independence Restoration Day |
Friday | Apr 22, 2022 | Orthodox Good Friday |
Saturday | Apr 23, 2022 | Orthodox Easter Saturday |
Sunday | Apr 24, 2022 | Orthodox Easter Sunday |
Monday | Apr 25, 2022 | Orthodox Easter Monday |
Monday | May 09, 2022 | Victory Day |
Thursday | May 12, 2022 | Saint Andrew the First Called Day |
Thursday | May 26, 2022 | Independence Day |
Sunday | Aug 28, 2022 | Saint Mary’s Day |
Friday | Oct 14, 2022 | Svetitskhovloba |
Wednesday | Nov 23, 2022 | Saint George’s Day |
Orthodox Good Friday 2022 Date
Orthodox Good Friday in Greece – People of Greece observe different national and religious events with high enthusiasm. However, Orthodox Good Friday date in Greece is 22 April 2022. All key details and information about the event is present on this page.
Orthodox Good Friday 2022 Date In Greece
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Orthodox Good Friday | 22 April 2022 |
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About Orthodox Good Friday 2022 Date in Greece
Orthodox Good Friday in Greece is regarded among the important events. People from different age groups including men, women, and children start planning many days before the event. People living in different cities and towns make special arrangements regarding the Day. There is a good religious and cultural harmony present in Greece. It’s a reason that on Orthodox Good Friday 2022 Date, people feel no difficulty regarding the observance of events.
When is Orthodox Good Friday 2022 in Greece?
This year Orthodox Good Friday is on 22 April 2022
Due to the significance of the event, it is crucial for the people of Greece to remain updated with the Orthodox Good Friday 2022 Date. People living in Greece can find information about the Orthodox Good Friday and its expected date in the country. This information is also good for people who are planning to visit Greece in the coming days and do not have much knowledge about Orthodox Good Friday or any other event. You can also share this page with your friends or family members. If you want to read details about other events in Greece, you can view them on their respective pages.