Georgia celebrates Good Friday

Orthodox Christians around the globe and in Georgia are commemorating one of the most significant days in the Christian religious calendar, Good Friday.

The day marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

On this day Georgian believers dye eggs red symbolising the blood of Christ, rebirth and new life. A traditional sweet Easter bread, Paska, is also traditionally baked today. Photo from the Ministry of Corrections Facebook page

Good Friday is regarded as the most challenging day of Lent. In accordance with their confessor’s instructions, the most devout Orthodox Christians eat nothing all day or only receive bread and water.

Good Friday is a public holiday in Georgia. Georgian Orthodox Christians believe no hard work should be done on Good Friday as the day is fully devoted to religious meditation.