Orthodox Good Friday in Serbia
Quick Facts
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world annually observe Good Friday to commemorate the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Велики Петак | Serbian (cyrillic) |
| Veliki Petak | Serbian (latin) |
| Orthodox Good Friday | English |
Orthodox Good Friday 2013
Friday, May 3, 2013Orthodox Good Friday 2014
Friday, April 18, 2014List of dates for other years
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world commemorate Good Friday, also known as “Great Friday”. The atmosphere of the day is solemn and it is observed as a day of mourning to remember the events leading up to Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Many Orthodox churches retained the Julian calendar after the Gregorian calendar was introduced in Europe in 1582. Therefore they often follow a different Easter date compared with many western churches. Easter holidays, such as Good Friday, are “moveable feasts” as these dates change according to calendar calculations.
The crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ is remembered on Good Friday.
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About Orthodox Good Friday
Read more about Orthodox Good Friday.Orthodox Good Friday Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | Apr 13 | 2001 | Orthodox Good Friday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Fri | May 3 | 2002 | Orthodox Good Friday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Fri | Apr 25 | 2003 | Orthodox Good Friday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Fri | Apr 9 | 2004 | Orthodox Good Friday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Fri | Apr 29 | 2005 | Orthodox Good Friday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Fri | Apr 21 | 2006 | Orthodox Good Friday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Fri | Apr 6 | 2007 | Orthodox Good Friday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Fri | Apr 25 | 2008 | Orthodox Good Friday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Fri | Apr 17 | 2009 | Orthodox Good Friday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Fri | Apr 2 | 2010 | Orthodox Good Friday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Fri | Apr 22 | 2011 | Orthodox Good Friday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Fri | Apr 13 | 2012 | Orthodox Good Friday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Fri | May 3 | 2013 | Orthodox Good Friday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Fri | Apr 18 | 2014 | Orthodox Good Friday | National holiday, Orthodox |
| Fri | Apr 10 | 2015 | Orthodox Good Friday | National holiday, Orthodox |
Other holidays in May 2013 in Serbia
- Labor holiday ―Wednesday, May 1, 2013
- Labor holiday second day ―Thursday, May 2, 2013
- Orthodox Easter Day ―Sunday, May 5, 2013
- Orthodox Easter Monday ―Monday, May 6, 2013
- Victory Day ―Thursday, May 9, 2013
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