When is Good Friday? Here's when the religious day is and how to observe it in Des Moines
Just two days before Easter, many Christians worldwide will observe the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
The day is known as Good Friday, which falls on the Friday before Easter Sunday.
This year, both holy days will take place in March.
When is Good Friday?
Good Friday is on March 29. Easter is on Sunday, March 31. The dates of Easter, and therefore Good Friday, change each year because Easter is to fall on the first Sunday "after the full moon that follows the spring equinox," USA TODAY reported in 2023.
What is Good Friday?
Easter is when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But death comes before resurrection. Good Friday is when Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus and his death. Good Friday is not a federal holiday. It does take place during Holy Week, or the week leading up to Easter.
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How can I observe Good Friday in Des Moines?
Many Christian and Christian denomination churches will offer services for people to commemorate Good Friday. Some churches in Des Moines to attend for services include Saylorville Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, St. Ambrose Cathedral, and St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church.
Des Moines First United Methodist Church will host a Stations of the Cross procession, which will begin at First United Methodist at 1001 Pleasant St., Des Moines, at noon on March 29.
Jordan Mendoza contributed to this article.
Paris Barraza is a trending and general assignment reporter at the Des Moines Register. Reach her at pbarraza@registermedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza.
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