As a scholar in medieval Christian liturgy, I know that historically the most controversial of these three holy days has been the worship service for Good Friday, which focuses on the crucifixion ...

“‘It is finished’; and he bowed his head and handed over his spirit.” On Good Friday, the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary. Each member of the Church tries to ...

Western Christians have long read the Passion narrative from John’s Gospel at Good Friday worship, a tradition that lectionary-observing churches continue today. Whatever else it is, this is a passage ...

1. Bach wrote “St. John” and “St. Matthew” versions of what type of music, an oratorio composed for Good Friday worship? 2. What silly-sounding name was used for elaborate, decorative ...

where a fragment of wood believed to be the Lord's cross had been venerated every year on Good Friday since the fourth century. According to tradition, a part of the Holy Cross was discovered by ...

The First Evangelical and Reformed Church, 320 W. Wayne St., Lima, has announced its upcoming Holy Week schedule. April 13: Palm Sunday services will be as usual; Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship ...