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Christians Mark Good Friday in Isolation

Published April 11th, 2020 - 09:58 GMT

All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter.

Good Friday is a Christian observance held two days before Easter Sunday and it commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary (located right outside the walls of Jerusalem).

Good Friday is the sixth day of Holy week and is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Black Friday and Easter Friday. The day is also part of the Paschal Triduum that starts on the evening of Maundy Thursday and continues to Easter Sunday recalling the passion, death, burial and resurrection of Christ.

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A Christian pilgrim dressed as Jesus Christ stands in front of the closed door of the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem's Old City on April 10, 2020, marking Good Friday, amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week lat

A Christian pilgrim dressed as Jesus Christ stands in front of the closed door of the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem's Old City on April 10, 2020, marking Good Friday, amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP

A Christian pilgrim wearing protective gear amid the COVID-19 outbreak, prays at the first station while making his way alone in the Procession of the Way of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, to mark Good Friday in Jerusalem on April 10, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for

A Christian pilgrim wearing protective gear amid the COVID-19 outbreak, prays at the first station while making his way alone in the Procession of the Way of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, to mark Good Friday in Jerusalem on April 10, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP

A woman wearing a protective mask amid the COVID-19 outbreak, makes her way along the Via Dolorosa while Israeli policemen patrol the mostly empty route, during Good Friday in Jerusalem, on April 10, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week late

A woman wearing a protective mask amid the COVID-19 outbreak, makes her way along the Via Dolorosa while Israeli policemen patrol the mostly empty route, during Good Friday in Jerusalem, on April 10, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP

A Christian worshipper kneels in prayer facing the shut doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on April 7, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. GAL

A Christian worshipper kneels in prayer facing the shut doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on April 7, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. GALI TIBBON / AFP

A man wearing disposable gloves amid the COVID-19 pandemic, walks the empty Via Dolorosa, or Way of the Cross, believed to be the route Jesus walked carrying the cross on the way to crucifixion, in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 7, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Cathol

A man wearing disposable gloves amid the COVID-19 pandemic, walks the empty Via Dolorosa, or Way of the Cross, believed to be the route Jesus walked carrying the cross on the way to crucifixion, in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 7, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. GALI TIBBON / AFP

An Israeli border policeman wearing a protective mask stands guard by the third station of the Way of the Cross, also known as the Via Dolorosa, believed to be the route Jesus walked carrying the cross on the way to crucifixion, in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 7, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter serv

An Israeli border policeman wearing a protective mask stands guard by the third station of the Way of the Cross, also known as the Via Dolorosa, believed to be the route Jesus walked carrying the cross on the way to crucifixion, in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 7, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. GALI TIBBON / AFP

The Kawas of the Franciscan order waits for a priest by the entrance of the yard of the Church of the holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on April 9, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for O

The Kawas of the Franciscan order waits for a priest by the entrance of the yard of the Church of the holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on April 9, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. GALI TIBBON / AFP

An Israeli soldier stands guard as Fransiscan friars pray at the first station while taking part in a small Procession of the Way of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to mark Good Friday in Jerusalem, on April 10, 2020, amid the COVID-19 outbreak. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday f

An Israeli soldier stands guard as Fransiscan friars pray at the first station while taking part in a small Procession of the Way of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to mark Good Friday in Jerusalem, on April 10, 2020, amid the COVID-19 outbreak. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP

A Christian pilgrim dressed as Jesus Christ stands in front of the closed door of the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem's Old City on April 10, 2020, marking Good Friday, amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week lat
A Christian pilgrim wearing protective gear amid the COVID-19 outbreak, prays at the first station while making his way alone in the Procession of the Way of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, to mark Good Friday in Jerusalem on April 10, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for
A woman wearing a protective mask amid the COVID-19 outbreak, makes her way along the Via Dolorosa while Israeli policemen patrol the mostly empty route, during Good Friday in Jerusalem, on April 10, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week late
A Christian worshipper kneels in prayer facing the shut doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on April 7, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. GAL
A man wearing disposable gloves amid the COVID-19 pandemic, walks the empty Via Dolorosa, or Way of the Cross, believed to be the route Jesus walked carrying the cross on the way to crucifixion, in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 7, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Cathol
An Israeli border policeman wearing a protective mask stands guard by the third station of the Way of the Cross, also known as the Via Dolorosa, believed to be the route Jesus walked carrying the cross on the way to crucifixion, in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 7, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter serv
The Kawas of the Franciscan order waits for a priest by the entrance of the yard of the Church of the holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on April 9, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for O
An Israeli soldier stands guard as Fransiscan friars pray at the first station while taking part in a small Procession of the Way of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to mark Good Friday in Jerusalem, on April 10, 2020, amid the COVID-19 outbreak. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday f
A Christian pilgrim dressed as Jesus Christ stands in front of the closed door of the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem's Old City on April 10, 2020, marking Good Friday, amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week lat
A Christian pilgrim dressed as Jesus Christ stands in front of the closed door of the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem's Old City on April 10, 2020, marking Good Friday, amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP
A Christian pilgrim wearing protective gear amid the COVID-19 outbreak, prays at the first station while making his way alone in the Procession of the Way of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, to mark Good Friday in Jerusalem on April 10, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for
A Christian pilgrim wearing protective gear amid the COVID-19 outbreak, prays at the first station while making his way alone in the Procession of the Way of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa, to mark Good Friday in Jerusalem on April 10, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP
A woman wearing a protective mask amid the COVID-19 outbreak, makes her way along the Via Dolorosa while Israeli policemen patrol the mostly empty route, during Good Friday in Jerusalem, on April 10, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week late
A woman wearing a protective mask amid the COVID-19 outbreak, makes her way along the Via Dolorosa while Israeli policemen patrol the mostly empty route, during Good Friday in Jerusalem, on April 10, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP
A Christian worshipper kneels in prayer facing the shut doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on April 7, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. GAL
A Christian worshipper kneels in prayer facing the shut doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on April 7, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. GALI TIBBON / AFP
A man wearing disposable gloves amid the COVID-19 pandemic, walks the empty Via Dolorosa, or Way of the Cross, believed to be the route Jesus walked carrying the cross on the way to crucifixion, in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 7, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Cathol
A man wearing disposable gloves amid the COVID-19 pandemic, walks the empty Via Dolorosa, or Way of the Cross, believed to be the route Jesus walked carrying the cross on the way to crucifixion, in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 7, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. GALI TIBBON / AFP
An Israeli border policeman wearing a protective mask stands guard by the third station of the Way of the Cross, also known as the Via Dolorosa, believed to be the route Jesus walked carrying the cross on the way to crucifixion, in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 7, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter serv
An Israeli border policeman wearing a protective mask stands guard by the third station of the Way of the Cross, also known as the Via Dolorosa, believed to be the route Jesus walked carrying the cross on the way to crucifixion, in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 7, 2020. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. GALI TIBBON / AFP
The Kawas of the Franciscan order waits for a priest by the entrance of the yard of the Church of the holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on April 9, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for O
The Kawas of the Franciscan order waits for a priest by the entrance of the yard of the Church of the holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City on April 9, 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. GALI TIBBON / AFP
An Israeli soldier stands guard as Fransiscan friars pray at the first station while taking part in a small Procession of the Way of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to mark Good Friday in Jerusalem, on April 10, 2020, amid the COVID-19 outbreak. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday f
An Israeli soldier stands guard as Fransiscan friars pray at the first station while taking part in a small Procession of the Way of the Cross along the Via Dolorosa to mark Good Friday in Jerusalem, on April 10, 2020, amid the COVID-19 outbreak. All cultural sites in the Holy Land are shuttered, regardless of their religious affiliation, as authorities seek to forestall the spread of the deadly respiratory disease, which will prevent Christians from congregating for the Easter service, this coming Sunday for Catholic worshippers, then a week later on April 19 for Orthodox Easter. Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP

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