Good Friday Quotes & Prayers

Solemn words for the day of the crucifixion.

Good Friday is the solemn day within Holy Week that commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, observed with prayer, fasting and reflection ahead of Easter Sunday. The name itself is debated — one theory traces 'Good' to the Old English 'guode,' meaning holy, found in a 13th-century text. Find words from Prayers or browse Quotes for the day.

Good Friday forms part of the Easter Triduum along with Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday, and observances range from church services to a full day of fasting depending on the tradition. If you need something to send a friend or family member, the Wishes collection has gentle lines, and the Status page offers short ones for a social post.